Orthodontic Assistant

Southern Orthodontic Partners • Southlake, Texas, United States • $17 - $20 / hour • 1w ago

Description:

Role: Clinical Assistant (Orthodontic/Dental Assistant)

Job Type: Non-exempt

Reports To: Doctor & Practice Manager

Description: Clinical Assistants provide chairside assistance to Orthodontists and ensure that patients are well-informed about orthodontic procedures and braces aftercare. They prepare for appointments, sterilize orthodontic tools and adjust patients’ braces under the direction of the Orthodontist. They engage in relationship with each patient and ensure a special experience for each patient.

We are looking for people who are:

Committed
Improvement focused
Team focused
Fun
Curious
Relationship focused
Listeners who relate with people
Self-Starters
Eager to learn new skills
Flexible

Essential Job Functions:

Assists in placing and removing orthodontic appliances.
Takes X-Rays/scans, creates molds/impressions of patients’ teeth for the fabrication of retainers and aligners
Photograph patients to document progress
Maintains accurate records of patients’ oral health histories and treatment progress
Ensures all orthodontic instruments and equipment are properly sterilized before each use
Treats patient as an honored guest and provides unforgettable experience
Assists orthodontists by preparing for procedures, laying out instruments, and keeping patient’s mouths dry with suction tool
Communicates any problem areas regarding patient progress to Orthodontist
Educates patients (and parents) on proper oral hygiene practices and braces aftercare
Learns and becomes proficient in EMR usage
Works with team and patients to coordinate scheduling
Cross trains in front office duties and fills-in as necessary
Makes adjustments to patient braces, brackets and bands as directed by orthodontist
Accompanies patient from waiting area to chair while engaging in conversation

Please note: this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Essential Job Skills:

Communicates effectively and respectfully to Doctor and team
Ability to demonstrate reliability and responsiveness to patients and team
Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
Establish and maintain good working relationships
Works collaboratively with administrative functions
Shares and receives information, concerns and feedback in a supportive manner
Ability to participate towards a common goal, reinforcing individual capabilities
Practice shared accountability with other team members
Ability to show empathy

Requirements:

Requirements:

RDA and or CA Certification Associate’s Degree in related field
CPR Certification
1-2 years recent experience in dental environment

Benefits:

Competitive benefits package including PTO, health/vision/dental insurance, and company paid STD/LTD
Robust 401k plan, including a company match up to 4%

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, standing, walking for much of the day
Manual dexterity Lifting up to 30 pounds (may exceed this amount at times in emergency patient situations)
Bending and reaching

Southern Orthodontic Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).