Orthodontic Assistant

Benevis • Brockton, MA

7h

About The Position

Benevis is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support its mission of providing excellent, affordable dental care in the community. The role involves compassionate patient care, assisting professional dental staff with treatment, preparing patients and treatment areas, and maintaining accurate patient records. The assistant also helps guide and educate patients and parents before and after treatment, and may participate in community events and team huddles. The patient base includes a large proportion of children.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in orthodontic assisting.

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 company.
• Participate in morning huddles and recognize teamwork and customer-focused contributions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Monthly bonuses based on office performance.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• Company holidays.

What This Job Offers

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