Lead Orthodontic Assistant

The Lead Orthodontic Assistant is the clinical leader at the office level responsible for providing support to the Orthodontic Manager for the day-to-day functions of the Orthodontic office and to the Orthodontists for clinical orthodontic treatment.
Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated supervisory ability

• Ensure the office delivers quality care to every patient

• Assists Orthodontist during examination and treatment of patients.

• Assist Orthodontic Team in optimizing the efficiency of the office to better serve our patients through building teamwork and scheduling patients and staffing Ortho Assistants effectively .

• Assist with the recruiting and hiring, as well as responsible for the training of new orthoassistants

• Responsible for upholding the office to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations and companystandards

• Ensure all parents are guided through our processes before treatment, are educated in oral hygiene instruction, and are provided pre- and post-operative instructions.

• Responsible for the operational readiness of the clinical section of the office

• Responsible for ensuring dental equipment is working properly and be point of contact with supply representatives and service technicians.

• Prepare patient for examination and treatment

• Take quality orthodontic facial photos

• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures

• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials

• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment

• Assist professional orthodontic staff with treatment

• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart

• Pour, trim and polish impression casts

• Fabricate custom impression trays

• Performs and holds staff to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs

• Other duties as assigned .

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or GED equivalent

• At least 2+ years of Orthodontic Experience

• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (State dependent) and be willing to work in the general dental practice as needed

• X-ray certification, other certified dental assistant credentials are required (state and position specific)

• Required or Specialized Skills:

• Train and lead new Ortho Assistants in all Orthodontic procedures.

• Must love working with children

Physical Requirements:

The nature of work requires the ability to:

• Effectively communicate and exchange information with patients, their parents, clinicians, and staff

• Operate a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment

• Lift/carry up to 30 lbs and be able to twist, turn, bend, and stoop

The majority of work performed is in a clinical environment which may require availability for extended hours during peak periods . Work hours may change to meet business needs.

We value teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment, or tolerate it in our workplace. What do we mean by discrimination? We mean that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.