Orthodontic Assistant

Family Dental Health • Greer, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Family Orthodontics is looking for an outgoing Orthodontic Assistant! The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and possess orthodontic assisting experience.
Our orthodontic assistants are hands-on and work directly alongside our orthodontists. Responsibilities include; sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing the instruments and materials required for each procedure, tightening braces, and conducting preliminary examinations. Other key components include instructing patients on oral healthcare of braces and appliances, oral scanning, taking and x-rays and photos, and making simple appliances in-house.

Requirements

• Orthodontic assisting experience

Responsibilities

• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment
• Preparing the instruments and materials required for each procedure
• Tightening braces
• Conducting preliminary examinations
• Instructing patients on oral healthcare of braces and appliances
• Oral scanning
• Taking and x-rays and photos
• Making simple appliances in-house

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Bonus opportunities for meeting practice goals
• 6 weeks of paid time off
• Employee dental benefits
• Medical, vision, life insurance, disability insurance
• 401k
• Uniforms provided

What This Job Offers

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