Orthodontic Assistant - NOVA Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

About the Practice:

NOVA Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is the premier dual specialty practice in Ashburn. We excel in providing a safe, supportive, and family focused patient experience. Our team is high energy and fast-paced. Our culture is growth oriented, inspiring, and rewarding. We offer a wonderful compensation & benefits package and encourage continuing education and self-development.

Job Description:

The role of a clinical team memberis to ensure that each patient consistently receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment.

Responsibilities:

• Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each clinical day engaged and ready to participate in team morning meeting 
• Ensure that patients have an excellent experience by providing care in a patient-friendly environment.  
• Proficiency in all areas of orthodontic assisting including, but not limited to, photographs, radiographs (panoramic and lateral cephalogram), impressions, digital scanning (iTero), reties, wire changes, initial bracket placement and bracket repositioning, expander placement/checks, aligner and retainer delivery and checks, and Essix retainer fabrication 
• Proficiencyin orthodontic language and terminology such that clinical assistant can type chart notes using the terms and abbreviations used by the practice 
• Proficiency in orthodontic practice management software such that assistant can schedule next visit chairside and cover telephone to help the administrative team when necessary 
• Efficiently run clinical chair to see 13-16 patients per day in a timely manner 
• Provide instructions to patients/parents throughout orthodontic treatment 
• Assist in instrument sterilization via cold sterile, dry-heat, and autoclave methods 
• Work with other team members, both clinical and administrative, to help the day run smoothly 
• Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the doctor 

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Qualifications:

• Dental x-ray certification

Benefits Offered:

In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.

Requisition Number:2024-12243