Job description

Chestnut Dental is thrilled to announce we have exciting new opportunities for Orthodontic Assistants to join our team in Needham, Massachusetts.

Chestnut Dental is a highly regarded family practice specializing in pediatric and adult dentistry, and orthodontics. We strive to provide a superior experience with the highest quality dental care. We treat our patients as we would our family, and are committed to their optimal health.

The Orthodontic Assistant performs a variety of dental assisting duties to promote quality dental care for our patients consistent with the caring philosophy of Chestnut Dental. All responsibilities are to be performed with accuracy, efficiency, and a team-oriented emphasis.

Assistants may possess an On The Job Trained (OJT), Formally-Trained, or Certified Assistant Dental License.

.Job Specifications:

• Current Dental Assisting License issued by the Board of Registration in Dentistry per Massachusetts law.

• Completion of required annual continuing dental education units

• BLS Certification

• Current Hepatitis Vaccination as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Infection Control/Radiology Certification

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Set up and close down sterilization room at daily (autoclave, ultrasonic, etc.)
• Review patient charts at the beginning of the shift and review all health history forms with patients, updating as needed.
• Check that units are ready, stocked, and clean at the beginning of each appointment.
• Greet and escort patient to operatory, seat patient and confirm proper setup available for procedure to be performed. Demonstrate care and concern for patients at all times. Try to remain in operatory with patient.
• Anticipate and assist doctors' needs at all times.
• Perform clinical procedures, including taking extra oral and intra oral x-rays
• Provide patient education, oral hygiene instruction and demonstration as needed. Make sure the patient/parent receives and understands all post-operative instructions.

• Perform coronal polishes for periodic and new exam patients.

• Pour impressions, separate models from impression trays, trim models; fabricate appliances
• Clear units of used instruments and properly prepare for sterilization process.
• Assist in use and maintenance of equipment, i.e. autoclave, statim, ultrasonic, suction, pan/ceph x‑ray unit, O2 and N20 units, handpieces, model trimmer
• Chart all patients and record date, treatment performed and appropriate charges.
• At end of each visit dismiss patient, make sure chart is complete indicating procedure completed and treatment proposed for next visit.
• Prepare route slip for check-out.
• Escort patient to check-out area and give scheduling information to front desk personnel.
• Inventory supplies and maintain ordering system.

• Participate fully in ongoing staff development through staff meetings, continuing education courses, evaluations and assisting in the development of best practices for the department.

• Adhere to all CDA policies and procedures regarding code of conduct, attendance, appearance, administrative requests, confidentiality, etc.

• Ensures departmental compliance with CDA’s safety, OSHA and HIPAA programs in conjunction with program coordinators.

• Be flexible in willingness to adapt schedule to practice needs.

• Performs other tasks as assigned.

We look forward to hearing from qualified interested candidates today!

Chestnut Dental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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