Orthodontic Assistant at Caggiano Orthodontics

Job description

Description The Orthodontic Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the orthodontist and clinical team to ensure efficient, safe, and comfortable patient care. This position involves assisting with orthodontic procedures, managing instruments and equipment, maintaining a clean and organized treatment environment, and delivering exceptional patient service. Essential Responsibilities: - Assist the orthodontist during treatments, including placing and removing braces, taking impressions, adjusting wires, and applying/removing elastics and other orthodontic appliances - Ensure patient comfort and respond to patient needs throughout procedures - Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, explaining procedures and addressing questions or concerns - Ensure patients are properly positioned, and instruments and materials are readily available to support efficient treatment - Sterilize and prepare instruments, equipment, and materials in compliance with infection control protocols - Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical areas and treatment rooms - Take diagnostic X-rays, panoramic images, or digital scans as required for treatment planning - Update and maintain accurate...