Responsibilities:
- Assist the orthodontist in providing patient care and treatment during orthodontic procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
- Assist with scheduling appointments and managing patient flow
- Perform basic administrative tasks such as answering phones and scheduling appointments

Experience:
- Previous experience working as an orthodontic assistant or in a similar role is preferred
- Knowledge of dental assisting procedures and techniques
- Familiarity with dental software systems, such as Dentrix, for scheduling and record keeping
- Proficiency in medical documentation and maintaining accurate medical records
- Strong understanding of infection control protocols in a dental setting
- Ability to assist with CAD (Computer-Aided Design) for orthodontic appliances is a plus

Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients of all ages
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other dental professionals
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Part time and full time positions available

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

Mashpee, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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