Clinical Assistant (Orthodontic Assistant)

Job Title: Clinical Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Clinic

SUMMARY: Provide excellent patient care through clinical duties and administrative tasks while adhering to all legal and regulatory requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during procedures.
• Assist with placement and removal of appliances as directed by doctor.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
• Order and monitor supplies and equipment inventory.
• Take and Expose dental diagnostic x-rays; prepare scans for lab.
• Maintain accurate and current manuals for documentation of equipment function.
• Assist with training of new team members.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma.
• Orthodontic Assistant Certificate and 5-10 years’ experience as a chairside assistant.
• Computer skills preferred:  Dolphin, OrthoFi, Microsoft Dynamics CRM