Orthodontic Assistant
Paciorek Orthodontics•Camillus, NY
•$18 - $22•Onsite
About The Position
Our GROWING Orthodontic office is looking for a new team member! We are a fast-paced, patient-focused, high-tech Orthodontic office in search of a candidate with a positive attitude and excellent work ethic. Someone who is both professional and able to multitask as an Orthodontic Assistant. Must be energetic, enthusiastic and a self-motivated team player with great communication and people skills that is interested in making a difference in patient's lives.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Orthodontics and associated treatment appliances and equipment used
- Action-oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environment
- Understand and can effectively communicate techniques utilized in the Orthodontic field
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff
- Integrity, always doing the right thing
- Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality
- Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
- Attention to detail
- Able to stay organized and follow instruction
- Professional manner and appearance at all times
- Computer skills: Microsoft office and Web Browser
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Experience and certification is a plus but not required
- 1-3 Years Relative Experience Preferred
Responsibilities
- Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring the highest level of patient customer service is given to all patients
- Educate the patients on orthodontic care and treatment practices
- Work chairside with patient care including assisting in placing and removing orthodontic appliances
- Taking X-Rays, pictures, fabricating retainers
- Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor notes accurately
- Keep patient rooms stocked and organized as well as clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment
- Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors to better develop skillset
- Other duties as required
Benefits
- Full time hours Monday thru Thursday admin hrs. on Fridays
- health care coverage
- paid holidays
- paid vacation
- 401K
- uniform allowance
- amazing opportunity for bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
