Orthodontist Assistant

ORTHODONIST ASSISTANT
S. CENTRAL ARIZONA
This is a full time, direct hire opportunity working 4/10's week.
$20.00-$26.00 hour - DOE
Orthodontist Assistant will perform basic supportive dental procedures under the supervision of a licensed Orthodontist and perform job functions as defined by the Dental Assisting Board.

JOB DESCRIPTION
 Ensure quality of care by preparing treatment area for patient; cleans, sterilizes and sets
up treatment area, and pulls patient’s chart.
 Prepare patient for treatment by reviewing medical chart, greeting, seating, draping,
taking blood pressure and other vital signs, and communicating information.
 Assure efficiency of Orthodontist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment
area; positioning instruments for Orthodontist access; suctioning and passing
instruments.
 Assure readiness of materials by selecting, mixing basses/impression materials, placing
materials for use, and setting up digital dentistry equipment.
 Complete coronal polishing, as requested by an Orthodontist.
 Take and develop patient’s x-rays, as requested by Orthodontist and per regulatory and
department protocol and procedures.
 Obtain intra-oral and extra-oral photographs.
 Mount and file dental x-rays per department procedures.
 Obtain digital impressions, as requested by an Orthodontist.
 Removing and placing orthodontic wires, elastic bands, coil springs, as instructed by the
Orthodontist.

REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 High School diploma or equivalency.
 X-Ray Certification required.
 Coronal Polishing Certification required.
 Orthodontic Assisting experience preferred.
 Certified Orthodontic Assistant preferred. If not certified - must obtain certification within 60 days of employment.
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Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person