Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist our orthodontist in providing quality orthodontic care to patients.

Duties
- Prepare treatment rooms for orthodontic procedures
- Assist orthodontist during patient examinations and treatments
- Take dental X-rays
- Maintain patient records and documentation
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices
- Perform infection control procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Handle general dentistry tasks as needed
- Utilize medical terminology and coding for accurate documentation
- Assist with pediatric patients in a caring and compassionate manner
- Implement four-handed dentistry techniques for efficient patient care

Skills
- Proficiency in X-Ray procedures
- Knowledge of dental terminology and coding
- Experience with infection control protocols
- Familiarity with general dentistry practices
- Ability to work with pediatric patients effectively
- Competency in using Cloud 9 or similar dental systems for documentation
- Strong organizational skills for managing patient records efficiently
- Capability in four-handed dentistry techniques for procedural assistance

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Paid time off

Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Oakland, CA 94609 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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