Bilingual Orthodontic Assistant - Baptiste Orthodontics
About The Position
As an Orthodontic Assistant at Baptiste Orthodontics, you will assist the Orthodontist with patients to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. You will perform clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist. This role involves preparing the patient operatory and equipment, and assisting the doctor during examinations and orthodontic treatment. A key aspect of this role is clear and calm communication of treatment needs to parents and patients, ensuring all necessary documentation like prior authorization requirements and signed consent forms are in order. You will also maintain awareness of patient comfort and safety, and provide clear documentation of all treatment rendered using electronic and paper dental records. General housekeeping and restocking are also part of the duties. This position supports both the Conroy and West Colonial locations, requiring travel between them. The ultimate goal is to serve and provide superior support to doctors, acting as an example of respect and caring for customers and office personnel.
Requirements
- Must be Bilingual Spanish
- Comfortable with working in the front as well as the backend of the clinic.
- Familiarity with orthodontic appliances
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to anticipate team and doctor needs
- Respectful to fellow team members, patients, and the Doctor
- Genuinely nice and kind
Nice To Haves
- Some Orthodontic Assistant experience
- Will consider those with dental experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Orthodontist with patients to ensure the highest quality of care.
- Perform clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist.
- Prepare patient operatory and equipment.
- Assist the doctor during examination and ortho treatment.
- Communicate clearly and calmly the treatment needs to parent and patient utilizing prescribed treatment plan.
- Recognize and identify prior authorization requirements, along with ensuring signed consent forms.
- Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients.
- Provide clear and concise documentation of all treatment rendered using electronic and paper dental records and forms.
- Perform general housekeeping and restocking as needed.
- Support Conroy and West Colonial locations, which involves travel.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Monthly bonus structure
- Growth and advancement opportunities for leadership roles
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Employer Paid Medical Insurance
- Complimentary Dental on selected procedures
- Vision
- Health Saving Account
- Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
- Uniform and Shoe Stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
