Traveling Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant

Job Title:  Orthodontist Registered Dental Assistant
Department/Location: Operations
Reports to:  Dental Practice Manager
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Company Overview
ProSmile is the fastest growing dental organization on the East Coast and has the largest network of affiliated multi-specialty dental practices in New Jersey, with an expanding footprint in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Our premier DSO is led by world class dentists who understand what highly skilled dentists and dental professionals need to grow a practice while focusing on delivering the best-in-class clinical care to their patients. 

Position Summary 
The Ortho Registered Dental Assistant will work closely with the orthodontist to provide high-quality dental care to patients.  They will assist in orthodontic procedures, educate patients on oral hygiene practices, and ensure a comfortable and efficient for all patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The duties include, but are not limited to: 
•  Assist the supervising orthodontist in assessing a patient’s teeth and implementing a plan to straighten them
• Preform routine orthodontic duties for patients’ teeth, including cleaning them and making adjustments to orthodontic gear
• Clean and sterilize instruments, other medical equipment and work areas
• Prepare tools for the orthodontist and pass them instruments during procedures
• Take X-rays, photos, casts, molds and impressions of patients’ mouths to form diagnoses or check treatment progress
• Support orthodontists during dental emergencies
• Greet and check-in patients, ask them questions about their appointments
• Perform clerical tasks, such as organizing and updating patient records, processing payments and scheduling appointments
• Adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines

Qualifications

• X-ray License required 
• Current NJ Registered Dental Assistant license 
• High School diploma or GED required 
• Easily able to learn new technologies and systems required and demonstrates a desire to learn 
• Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work: 
• For NJ - Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willing to pursue licensure immediately required. 
• immediately required 
• Certified Dental Assistant certificate preferred 
• 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant preferred 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• CPR/BLS certification
• Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies
• Knowledge of dental instruments and patient care. 
• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public. 
• Excellent organization, prioritization, follow up, analytical and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.

Equal Employment 
Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. ProSmile values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all