Full Time Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Meyer Orthodontics is actively seeking applicants for the role of Orthodontic Assistant. Successful candidates will be friendly and outgoing, display excellent interpersonal communication, be collaborative and detail-oriented. Our mission at Meyer Orthodontics is to provide elevated care to our patients through small actions that result in big change. This position plays a pivotal role in this mission by guiding patients through their treatment journey with a focus on a positive patient experience. Orthodontic/Dental Assistants are also responsible for assisting the orthodontist in clinical treatment of patients and for the cleanliness of the clinical area, sterilization of instruments and stocking all the clinical supplies.

Both full time and part time are available as pay is hourly.

Starting pay is $20-$30 based on experience.

Requirements

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Licensed Dental Assistant in the state of South Dakota
• Orthodontic experience not required

Responsibilities Include:

• Patient Flow
  • Greet patients in a warm and friendly manner.
  • Cleaning and preparation of units/chairs before each patient.
  • Greet and seat patients and guiding the patient through their appointment
  • Anticipate and assist the orthodontist’s needs.
  • Charting of patient procedures to include charges (if applicable), procedure and length of time for next visit.
  • Dismissal of patient and explanation of procedure to parent with review of progress.

• Clinical Procedures
  • Radiographs to include panoramic and cephalometric radiographs
  • Intraoral digital scans for appliances
  • Intraoral and extraoral photographs
  • Placement and removal of separators
  • Checking all patient appliances prior to adjustment or wire changes
  • Changing archwires or elastic ties
  • Deliver retainers and other removable appliances
  • Banding and bonding procedures
  • Debanding/debonding procedures
  • Removal of bonding materials
  • Give patient instruction for cooperation and motivation
  • Re-cementing loose bands/rebonding of loose brackets
  • Documentation of all communication and procedures in patient chart
  • Fabrication or fitting of headgears, lip bumpers and preformed appliances

• Cleaning Protocols
  • Cleaning and replenishing of clinical supplies
  • Duplicating patient records and x-ray films
  • Preparing bracket setups
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the orthodontist(s)

Computer Programs Used:

• Google Suite (Gmail, Google drive: Docs, Sheets, Calendar)
• Orthodontic Management Software (Dolphin Management)

Hours:

• Monday: 7:30am-5pm
• Tuesday: 7:30am-5pm (every other week in Madison, SD)
• Wednesday: 7:30am-5pm
• Thursday: 7:30am-4pm

Benefits

This is an hourly, full time position with many benefits including a Monday-Thursday schedule, health and dental plans, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.