Orthodontic Assistant Weddle Orthodontics

Specialty Dental Brands • Westminster, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Orthodontic Assistant at Weddle Orthodontics in the Westminster area. This is a full-time position in a state-of-the-art orthodontic office. The ideal candidate is work-driven, loves patient interaction, and has at least 1 year of clinical experience. Compensation is based on experience.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of orthodontic experience is required
• be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
• possess great understanding of dental terminology
• have excellent communication and written skills
• have excellent public relations skills
• work well with patients and team
• be experienced in delivering high-level customer service
• Committed to the position arriving on time daily and staying late as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 1 plus years clinical experience needed

Responsibilities

• Help to maintain patient flow pattern by seating patients promptly and begin procedures
• Place separators, elastic chains, and wires.
• Preforms bonding of braces and Invisalign attachments
• Scales cement and checks patient for loose brackets or bonds
• Monitor oral hygiene of patients, instructs on correct brushing
• Deliver all instruments to sterilization to be sterilized (help as needed with sterile)
• Keeps drawers stocked, clean, and replenished
• Debriefs patient and parents after appointments
• Take X-rays, CBCT, iTero scans, and impressions.
• Charts notes for patients seen, Chart scheduling of next appointment type needed and the weeks out
• Answers any questions for parents regarding treatment
• Assists Orthodontist in any given procedure
• Anticipates what doctor may need during appointment and takes action
• Cleans chair and moves around clinic with sense of urgency
• Back up Sterilization
• Preforms side tasks daily and/or monthly as assigned by Clinic Coordinator
• Attends all other staff meetings and Daily Huddles.
• Abide by established office policies and procedures
• Representing the practice in a positive way inside and outside of the office.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed