ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT

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Job Summary: Provide technical and operational support to the orthodontist, ensuring office organization, biosafety, clinical process efficiency, and excellence in patient care. Key Highlights: 1. Technical-operational support in dental clinics 2. Focus on biosafety and office organization 3. Essential for excellence in patient care **ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT** ? Work Location: Position available for the 1st District and also for the 2nd District **1️** **POSITION IDENTIFICATION** **Position:** Orthodontic Assistant **Department:** Dental Clinic **Function Nature:** Technical\-operational support **2️** **POSITION MISSION** Provide technical and operational support to the orthodontist during patient appointments, ensuring office organization, biosafety, clinical process efficiency, and excellence in patient care. **3️** **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES** **?** **Clinical Assistance** * Prepare the office prior to appointments * Sort and organize materials and instruments * Provide direct assistance during orthodontic procedures * Handle dental materials as instructed * Aspirate and organize the clinical field * Organize the environment after each appointment **?** **Biosafety** * Sterilize instruments according to protocol * Clean equipment and surfaces * Strictly comply with sanitary regulations * Ensure proper disposal of waste * Correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE) **?** **Organization and Control** * Monitor clinical supplies inventory * Restock consumables * Organize patient records (when required) * Maintain office organization standards **4️** **SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Occasional front-desk support * Appointment scheduling (when requested) * Tracking of clinical material inflow and outflow **5️** **TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS** * ASB certification (where mandated by legislation) * Knowledge of biosafety * Basic understanding of dental instrumentation * Inventory organization and control **6️** **BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES (SOFT SKILLS)** * Attention to detail * Operational efficiency * Professional discretion * Concentration * Protocol adherence * Responsibility * Teamwork **7️****⃣** **IDEAL BEHAVIORAL PROFILE (DISC)** **Desired Dominance:** C (Compliance) High S (Stability) Moderate **Expected Characteristics:** * Methodical * Organized * Precise * Respectful of regulations * Comfortable with structured routines * Performs well under supervision **8️** **PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)** * Office organization * Turnaround time between appointments * Proper management of materials * Compliance with sanitary protocols * Evaluation by the supervising orthodontist * Reduction of rework due to operational errors **Dear Candidate,** After completing your resume submission, please contact us via WhatsApp: (69\) 9 9962\-7827 In your message, include: * Full name * Desired position This will help us organize your information and expedite the review of your profile. Also follow our social media channels for updates and new opportunities: ? https://www.instagram.com/kelejardim/ ? https://www.instagram.com/consultoria.mind/ Thank you for your interest, and we wish you success in the selection process. **Kéle Jardim**