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Pay
$23.00 - $27.50 an hour
Job type
Part-time
Full-time
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
401(k)
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Paid sick time
Opportunities for advancement
Full job description
Position: Orthodontic Assistant (OA)
We are a fast-growing dental company with offices located in East Los Angeles, Inglewood, Lynwood, Pico Rivera, and Westchester. Our state-of-the-art dental practice is seeking a talented & enthusiastic Orthodontic Assistant.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of 1 year of related experience
Any required state specific licenses or certifications
A current CPR certification
An active X-Ray license
What We’ll Offer You
High Hourly/Competitive Pay/Benefits
Schedule: Monday through Friday & Some Saturdays & Sundays| Up to 15-16 days per month
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
· Perform orthodontic adjustments
· Prepare teeth for bonding and debanding
· Assist in the placement and removal of appliances
· Sterilize instruments and operatories
· Take digital radiographs and full records
· Take alginate impressions
· Fixed retainer fabrication and cementation
· Bracket set-up/placement
· Charting of patient information
· Impressions for study models
· Placement of space maintainers
· Communicate with patients regarding treatment and oral hygiene
· Maintain and manage patient records in compliance with HIPPA
· Select and pre-size orthodontic bands & arch wires prescribed by the orthodontist
· Remove and re-cement properly contoured and fitting loose bands that are not permanently attached to any appliance
· Assist orthodontist with orthodontic treatment
· Encourage, educate, and motivate patients to follow the recommendations of the doctor
· Cleaning area
· Other duties as assigned by the Back-Floor Supervisor and/or the Ortho Manager
Education and Experience
· Current Certified OA
· X-ray license
· Orthodontic assisting experience-minimum 1 year
Qualifications
· Communication skills
· Accuracy
· Customer service skills
· Teamwork
· Initiative
· Adaptability
Requirements
· Sitting chairside for long periods of time
· Occasional standing
· Ability to travel to multiple locations
· Reliable transportation
· Must be able to handle a high volume of pts
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $27.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Vision insurance
Experience:
Orthodontics: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Certified Orthodontic Assistant (Required)
Location:
Los Angeles County, CA (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Los Angeles County, CA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.
Pay
$23.00 - $27.50 an hour
Job type
Part-time
Full-time
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
401(k)
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Paid sick time
Opportunities for advancement
Full job description
Position: Orthodontic Assistant (OA)
We are a fast-growing dental company with offices located in East Los Angeles, Inglewood, Lynwood, Pico Rivera, and Westchester. Our state-of-the-art dental practice is seeking a talented & enthusiastic Orthodontic Assistant.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of 1 year of related experience
Any required state specific licenses or certifications
A current CPR certification
An active X-Ray license
What We’ll Offer You
High Hourly/Competitive Pay/Benefits
Schedule: Monday through Friday & Some Saturdays & Sundays| Up to 15-16 days per month
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
· Perform orthodontic adjustments
· Prepare teeth for bonding and debanding
· Assist in the placement and removal of appliances
· Sterilize instruments and operatories
· Take digital radiographs and full records
· Take alginate impressions
· Fixed retainer fabrication and cementation
· Bracket set-up/placement
· Charting of patient information
· Impressions for study models
· Placement of space maintainers
· Communicate with patients regarding treatment and oral hygiene
· Maintain and manage patient records in compliance with HIPPA
· Select and pre-size orthodontic bands & arch wires prescribed by the orthodontist
· Remove and re-cement properly contoured and fitting loose bands that are not permanently attached to any appliance
· Assist orthodontist with orthodontic treatment
· Encourage, educate, and motivate patients to follow the recommendations of the doctor
· Cleaning area
· Other duties as assigned by the Back-Floor Supervisor and/or the Ortho Manager
Education and Experience
· Current Certified OA
· X-ray license
· Orthodontic assisting experience-minimum 1 year
Qualifications
· Communication skills
· Accuracy
· Customer service skills
· Teamwork
· Initiative
· Adaptability
Requirements
· Sitting chairside for long periods of time
· Occasional standing
· Ability to travel to multiple locations
· Reliable transportation
· Must be able to handle a high volume of pts
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $27.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Vision insurance
Experience:
Orthodontics: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Certified Orthodontic Assistant (Required)
Location:
Los Angeles County, CA (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Los Angeles County, CA (Required)
Work Location: In person
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