Specialty Dental Assistant Orthodontics

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. PDS Health invites you to be part of a team dedicated to delivering the Perfect Patient Experience (PPE) and building a Patient for Life (PFL). As a Dental Assistant, you will support clinicians in providing quality care and ensure a clean, efficient, patient‑focused environment. You’ll perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties while working collaboratively with co‑workers, patients, and the front office.

Perform duties in accordance with the applicable state's Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties. Actively participate in the PPE by balancing patient focus with individual needs. Assist clinicians with procedures, prepare patients and equipment, maintain sterilization, record charting, manage supplies, and meet all state infection‑control guidelines. Participate in meetings, support the company culture, and uphold compliance with all regulatory requirements.

• Perform functions in accordance with the applicable state's Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties.
• Actively participate in the PPE by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns.
• Escort patients to/from the front desk and introduce them to other team members as appropriate.
• Communicate with the front and back office teams to ensure the Orthodontists schedule runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; clean each operatory in accordance with the state applicable infection control guidelines.
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist‑thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment.
• At the direction of the clinician, complete radiographs and intra‑oral pictures of patients in an efficient and timely manner.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as needed to provide efficient patient care.
• Keep the patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the clinician.
• Record patient charting and all the clinician’s notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the clinician.
• Support patient care by presenting treatment record, consents and health history to clinician prior to patient treatment.
• Ensure equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Work closely with Lead Dental Assistant to ensure adequate clinical supplies are on hand.
• Utilize technology by learning how to operate and give explanation/demonstration of how to operate to others.
• Participate in daily morning huddles, monthly team meetings and any other meetings as required.
• Model company culture, values, standards and best operational practices based on the “We Believes.”
• Demonstrate stewardship of the PDS Brand making decisions consistent with the PDS Brand framework.
• Implement the Perfect Patient Experience process in efforts to gain Patients for Life.
• Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with company policies; address others professionally and respectfully.
• Ensure Compliance with Company policies, as well as State, Federal and other regulatory bodies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

If assigned to a specialty area such as Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics or Pediatric, you will primarily support clinicians within that specialty and may require additional training.

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED and any state‑mandated training for certification, licensure, or registration.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
  As mandated by applicable state.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance; verified via background check and motor vehicle record check at hire.
• Reliable means of transportation to travel to multiple offices as required; in lieu of a license, alternate transportation that allows timely travel.
• Travel may be planned or unplanned and is subject to change without…