Job Description

Job description

Anchor Orthodontics is a specialty orthodontic clinic in St. John's, NL, owned by Dr. Codey Pilgrim. We value patient-centered care and autonomy, community involvement, and forward-thinking. We maintain an upbeat, collegial office environment and are committed to a safe, fun, equal-opportunity workplace.

We are hiring an orthodontic assistant for a maternity leave, with the possibility of continued employment. The orthodontic assistant makes the "world go 'round" in the office. They adhere to a high standard of clinical skill and work cooperatively as a member of the team.

Primary Duties

Preparing patients:

Greet patients and families in the reception area and seat them in the clinic Assess oral hygiene, cooperation, and any appliance breakages and inform the doctor of any concerns Inform the doctor of any pertinent changes in medical history
Records-taking:

Take orthodontic records including photographs, impressions and/or digital scans, and radiographs
Clinical duties:

Bond appliances, bands, and brackets Remove appliances, bands, and brackets Place orthodontic separators Perform orthodontic adjustments, including wire removal and ligation, as per doctor prescription Check appliances/retainers and update the doctor on treatment progress Communicate with the lab regarding fabrication or repair of appliances as per doctor prescription Assist doctor, or another orthodontic assistant, with orthodontic procedures Assist the doctor with charting during examinations for new and recall patients Appropriate note-taking for clinical procedures
Patient contact:

Provide care calls to patients as required Update patients and parents on treatment progress
Work area, instruments, and equipment:

Prepare the operatory with dental supplies and instruments as required Clean or "turn over" the operatory between patients Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment using an autoclave Maintain and safe and tidy workplace

Qualifications

Level II dental assistant or hygienist

Proof of completion of orthodontic module required

Licensed in Newfoundland and Labrador Preferably a member of the NLDAA Technologically inclined Good communication skills Punctual

Details

Job Type: Maternity leave coverage, part-time or full time (30-32 hours) Duration: early April 2025 - August 2026

There is potential for continued employment past this term

Wages: $25+/hour, negotiable depending on experience Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:45pm Experience: none required, but must be an

orthodontic assistant

Work Location: In-person Attire: Black scrubs, white closed-toe shoes Benefits: 50+% coverage of extensive insurance plan after 3 months probation Resumes will be accepted until Friday, March 7th, 2025. Expected start date: Early April, TBD
Hours: Approximately 30-32 hours per week, or part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In-person

Application deadline: March 7th, 2025

Expected start date: Early April, TBD

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 32 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-07
Expected start date: 2025-04-07