Position Summary
Assist Doctor, set up and maintenance of equipment, prepare patient for treatment from beginning to end of orthodontic patient appointment.
Essential Functions
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist Doctor during orthodontic procedures.
• Record treatment information in patient records. Chart existing and proposed treatment in Dolphin.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays. Is responsible for x-ray sensor care and guidelines.
• Take and record medical and dental histories of patients.
• Assist Doctor in management of medical or orthodontic emergencies.
• Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Doctor. Dismiss patients with proper hand offs to other departments.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and orthodontic care.
• May be designated as the Orthodontic Clinical Inventory Administrator. This duty is required to conduct orthodontic supply inventory, order supplies and track budgets for inventory in the orthodontic office.
• Assist in the removal of braces and clean up, delivery of full bonding, bonded retainers, bands and clear aligners.
• Must be able to take diagnosable series 8 photographs, panoramic x-rays, cephalometric x-rays, and impressions.
• Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Pour, trim, and polish study casts, prepare whitening trays and essix retainers.
• Clean and polish removable appliances.
• Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
• Complies with: Dental Depot policies and procedures; OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and HIPAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Position may be required to relocate to other Dental Depot clinics either permanently or on a short term basis due to office needs, on an as needed basis at the discretion of Management.
• This position may complete other Administrative and Maintenance tasks as assigned by Management. • Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Skills & Abilities
Education : High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):
Required Experience : Completion of Dental Assisting Program or minimum one year experience as a Dental Assistant.
Certifications & Licenses : Current Oklahoma Dental Assisting Permit Required. Radiation Safety and Protection Permit Required within 6 months of employment with Dental Depot. Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride Permit Required within 6 months of eligibility.
Computer Skills : Efficiently operates assigned computer software and other equipment, including Eaglesoft, Dolphin and Microsoft Office Suite.
Other Requirements : Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid vehicle insurance and must have annual Motor Vehicle Record Check, as a condition of employment if employee operates any Company owned vehicles or drives their own personal vehicle for Company business purposes. Understands HIPAA to ensure patient privacy. Clear understanding of sterilization system and infection control. Always use protective personal equipment according to State of Oklahoma and Federal guidelines. Must have knowledge of CDT Codes and pass the bi-annual Dental Depot CDT codes test.
Position Qualifications
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Skills & Abilities
Education : High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):
Required Experience : Completion of Dental Assisting Program or minimum one year experience as a Dental Assistant.
Certifications & Licenses : Current Oklahoma Dental Assisting Permit Required. Radiation Safety and Protection Permit Required within 6 months of employment with Dental Depot. Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride Permit Required within 6 months of eligibility.
Computer Skills : Efficiently operates assigned computer software and other equipment, including Eaglesoft, Dolphin and Microsoft Office Suite.
Other Requirements : Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid vehicle insurance and must have annual Motor Vehicle Record Check, as a condition of employment if employee operates any Company owned vehicles or drives their own personal vehicle for Company business purposes. Understands HIPAA to ensure patient privacy. Clear understanding of sterilization system and infection control. Always use protective personal equipment according to State of Oklahoma and Federal guidelines. Must have knowledge of CDT Codes and pass the bi-annual Dental Depot CDT codes test.
Position Qualifications
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
...electrical equipment and apparatus aboard commercial ships, such as Tugboats, Container Ships, Catcher-Processors, and Barges Shipyard experience and industry standard safety protocols, and OSHA regulations Lock-out, Tag-out procedure Intermediate to advanced...
IMMEDIATELY HIRING!!! - APPLY TODAY!!!$1,000 sign on bonus Just Tires is an automotive service provider that has a high focus on customer experience and satisfaction. We offer a fun, fast paced work environment, with competitive base pay. Our comprehensive benefit...
...We are currently seeking a qualified Environmental Analyst to work in our Syracuse and Binghamton office in our Environmental Division with... ...department. The Environmental Analyst will be required to assist with GIS mapping related to wetland delineation, protected species...
...in the past 3 years ~ No rollovers in the past 5 years ~ No safety terminations from the lastjob; must have 6 months of good driving if terminated from last job; all other terminations will be reviewed ~ DUI must be outside of 5years~ Felonies and misdemeanors...
We are seeking an Optician to join our team! You will work alongside other medical professionals to provide exceptional care to our patients. BECC is a private, family owned optometry practice that has been in business for 70 years. We are seeking any individuals with...