ORTHODONTIST ASSISTANT I M-TH 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

**STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:** Orthodontist Assistant I perform basic supportive dental procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist and perform delegable functions as defined by The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB AZ). **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** - Ensure quality of care by preparing treatment area for patient; cleans, sterilizes and sets up treatment area, and pulls patient’s chart. - Prepare patient for treatment by reviewing medical chart, greeting, seating, draping, taking blood pressure and other vital signs, and communicating information. - Assure efficiency of Orthodontist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for Orthodontist access; suctioning and passing instruments. - Assure readiness of materials by selecting, mixing basses/impression materials, placing materials for use, and setting up digital dentistry equipment. - Complete coronal polishing, as requested by an Orthodontist. - Take and develop patient’s x-rays, as requested by Orthodontist and per regulatory and department protocol and procedures. - Obtain intra-oral and extra-oral photographs. - Mount and file dental x-rays per department procedures. - Obtain digital impressions, as requested by an Orthodontist. - Removing and placing orthodontic wires, elastic bands, coil springs, as instructed by the Orthodontist # **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** - High School diploma or equivalency. - X-Ray Certification required. - Coronal Polishing Certification required. - Orthodontic Assisting experience preferred. - Certified Orthodontic Assistant preferred. (If not certified, employee must achieve required certification within 60 days of employment)