Part-time Orthodontic Assistant

Benevis • Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

Taylor Dental and Braces is seeking a part-time Orthodontic Assistant to support its mission of providing high-quality, affordable dental care in a fun and compassionate environment. The role is scheduled for one day per week, eight hours per day. The assistant will help deliver quality care, support patients and parents through treatment, and assist professional dental staff with clinical and operational tasks. The patient base includes many children, so the role involves working with children and their families.

Requirements

• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification, depending on state requirements.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory.
• High focus on customer service and satisfaction.
• Must love working with children.
• Compassion and a high level of service for patients, parents, and staff.
• Integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing.
• Dependability and reliability in attending scheduled work.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to organize work, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Professional manner and appearance at all times.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of orthodontic assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents and patients through processes before treatment.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and provide postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Take x-rays and save them to patient charts.
• Take quality orthodontic facial photographs.
• Maintain operational readiness.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures.
• Mix amalgam, cement, and pulp paste, and prepare impression materials.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Clean chairs and rooms.
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment.
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient charts.
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts.
• Fabricate custom impression trays.
• Adhere to government regulations, company standards, and compliance programs.
• Participate in local community events, including school screenings and presentations, to promote a positive image of the organization.
• Participate in morning huddles and recognize teamwork, customer focus, and collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Monthly bonuses based on office performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• Company holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed