Light Wave Dental Management LLC
Location
Richmond, VA | United States
Job description
At River Run Dental Spa in Richmond, our dentists are a collection of the best, and we aren’t the only ones who think so. In fact, our dental spa is consistently voted a Richmond favorite by other local dental professionals as well as the general public. We invest in our doctors and staff so that they can continually provide exceptional care for their patients.
The job of an orthodontic clinical assistant is to ensure that each patient consistently receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment.
- Ensure that patients have an excellent experience by providing care in a patient-friendly environment. This includes bringing patients back on time for their scheduled appointment and greeting and acknowledging each patient by name at the treatment appointment.
- The goal of the assistant is to, over time, get to know the patients and interact with families on an individual level (i.e. team member remembers things about each patient)
- Serve as chairside clinical assistant, demonstrating proficiency in all areas of orthodontic assisting including, but not limited to, photographs, radiographs, impressions, digital scanning (iTero), aligner and retainer delivery and checks, and Essix retainer fabrication
- Demonstrate proficiency in orthodontic language and terminology such that clinical assistant can type chart notes using the terms and abbreviations used by the practice
- Demonstrate proficiency in orthodontic practice management software such that assistant can schedule next visit chairside and cover telephone to help the administrative team when necessary
- Efficiently run clinical chair to see 12-15 patients per day in a timely manner
- Provide instructions to patients/parents throughout orthodontic treatment
- Knowledge of Invisalign, setting up, monitoring and tracking patients Invisalign treatment
- Assist in instrument sterilization via cold sterile, dry-heat, and autoclave methods
- Work with other team members, both clinical and administrative, to help the day run smoothly
- Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the manager
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- Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates)
- Dental x-ray certification
In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.
2024-10937
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