Orthodontic Assistant II

2 weeks ago

Austin, United States Texas Children's Hospital Full time
Job Description

We are searching for an Orthodontic Assistant II - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting and a team player. In this role, you will provide orthodontic assistance in the patient care area in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0-18 years) and adults as necessary.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Sterilizes and disinfects instruments not sent to Central Sterilization and Processing, cleans dental carts and sets up instrument trays daily according to guidelines established by Hospital.
  • Prepares materials and assists orthodontist during orthodontic procedures on children (and adults) as necessary on a daily basis.
  • Participates in Hospital quality improvement activities (committees, teams, task forces), offers written or verbal recommendations and participates in the development of team goals yearly.
  • Makes follow-up appointments for children (and adults) as needed.
  • Reviews charts and schedules for next day's clinics to ensure necessary information is available for the orthodontist
  • Lab duties
  • Required for completely satisfactory performance in this job is a knowledge of orthodontist procedures.
  • Should have computer skills.
  • Required for completely satisfactory performance in this job is the ability to use dental equipment including chairs, carts, amalgamating, curing lights and OTC sterilizer
  • The ability to work with patients with special needs, e.g. cleft lip and palate
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements
  • H.S. Diploma or GED
  • Registered Dental Assistant from the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners required
  • Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
  • 6 months required experience as an orthodontic assistant - 1 year preferred
  • Cranial Facial experience preferred
  • Willing to support both dental and orthodontics


About Us

Texas Children's first health care location in Austin, Texas Children's Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 10 Texas Children's Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area bringing world-class pediatric services to children and their families. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services, including allergy and immunology, cardiology, ophthalmology, rheumatology, pulmonology, neurology, and more. Texas Children's also plans to build a 360,000-square-foot freestanding hospital for children and women, set to open in 2024.

Our thoughtful expansion into Austin will help support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keep kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood.

To join our community of more than 14,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.

Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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