POSITION SUMMARY

A Ortho Assistant for Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry works closely and in detail with our dentists to ensure a high-quality dental practice.

The position is responsible for supporting dental care delivery by preparing the treatment room, instruments, and materials, supporting the patient through the visit with the dentist, passing instruments and materials to the dentist as needed, and performing all these procedures in compliance with Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry’s highest standards of care.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Assists the dentist providing dental treatment


• Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plans to patient


• Schedules patient appointment to accommodate potential obstacles


• Maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment


• Collects and records patient health histories


• Assists with patient management during dental procedures


• Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms


• Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment


• Completes dental charting


• Is responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties


• Calling to confirm appointments


• Escalating issues to Office Manager


• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.