Duties & Responsibilities:
- Make patients comfortable and prepare them for treatment.
- Record, obtain, and review dental history and/or records from patient.
- Prepare treatment rooms, tray setups for dental procedures.
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
- Assist with banding, bonding, simple and complex adjustments
- Prepare materials for making impressions
- Assist the Orthodontist cduring examinations and treatment procedures.
- Expose radiographs, and process dental x-ray film as directed by the Orthodontist
- Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
- Actively participate as a contributing member of the ortho team to achieve patient satisfaction and office production goals.
- Comply with office policies and procedures, safety, OSHA and MSDS guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Working knowledge of approved Dental Assistant functions.
- At least 3 years of previous orthodontic dental assisting experience.
- A Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program, an X-Ray license and a CPR license from the state you will be practicing in.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Specialty experience in Ortho
- Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred - not required)
- Eaglesoft Patterson Software Experience (plus)
- Able to travel between locations.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
We are looking for a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented Dental Treatment Coordinator  in the Antelope Valley (Palmdale/Lancaster) area to join our growing dental group. Our dental group is dedicated to providing exceptional care in a welcoming, patient-focused environment. We combine modern technology with compassionate service to help patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.