Description:
Skills / Experience Required:
Ortho Assistant Clinical Skills:
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Arch bonding in 45mins from PT seating to PT up
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Rechain U/L arches within 15mins
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Change a wire in 15mins
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10 Invisalign attachments in 30mins
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Set up for IPR and be able to document the Invisalign procedure accurately
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Make appt and understand admin notes/ be aware of PT appt tab
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Use Podium
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Adjust PT status / debond dates entry
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Trutane fabrication including Phase I retainers
Admin:
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Intro to inventory and organization of the office
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Front desk admin responsibilities: phone, appt scheduling, confirm PT
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Front desk protocols: answering calls, handling patients, answering PT questions, managing Eagle soft and Edge.
Level 1 Pedo Assistant:
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Basic Pedo duties as per Level I outline
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Searching and locate patient on Eaglesoft
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Take Pedo x rays
Independent Judgement:
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High level of Professionalism with Staff and Patients
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Ask for review or a referral
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Able to work independently
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Takes initiative to organize and clean common workspaces
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Able to independently teach and demonstrates oral hygiene instructions to patients
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Time-management
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Discuss potential side effects of appointment
Requirements:
Education:
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CPR
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Dental Assistant School graduate (preferred but not required)
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Xray certification
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Attend 1 CE event (live)
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Complete online CE (total of 2 credits per year)
Additional Skills / Bonus:
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More than 2 years of ortho experience