Part Time Ortho Assistant @ Main Street Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics at London Square

Main Street Children's Dentistry & Orthodontic is hiring a Part Time Orthodontic Assistant for our office located in Miami, FL. This is a part-time position with the following days & hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Every other Friday 8-5 and every other Saturday 8-12. Our ideal candidate is required to have prior ortho assisting experience with their X-ray license for the state of FL.  We are looking for a team player with a positive, professional demeanor; a quick learner who is organized, computer savvy, with the ability to multi-tasking with a smile.  

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• X-ray license 
• Experience working as an Orho Dental Assistant

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