Dental Assistant - Orthodontic and Pediatric

At Carolina Orthodontics and Children's Dentistry, our top priority is to provide our patients with the highest quality care in a friendly, fun, state-of-the-art environment with unmatched professional service. Our specialists and the entire team are proud to offer outstanding orthodontic and children's dental care.  

Position Summary:

The job of an orthodontic and pediatric clinical assistant is 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. This includes bringing patients back on time for their scheduled appointment and greeting and acknowledging each patient by name at the treatment appointment

• The goal of the assistant is to, over time, get to know the patients and interact with families on an individual level (i.e. team member remembers things about each patient) 

• Serve as chairside clinical assistant, demonstrating proficiency in all areas of assisting  

• Demonstrate proficiency in orthodontic and dental language and terminology such that clinical assistant can type chart notes using the terms and abbreviations used by the practice 

• Demonstrate proficiency in practice management software such that assistant can schedule next visit chairside 
• Efficiently run clinical chair to see 12-15 patients per day in a timely manner  
• 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 

Qualifications: 

• Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates) 

• Dental x-ray certification