Part-time Orthodontic Assistant

Benevis • New Britain, CT

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Sutton Dental and Braces is actively seeking a Part-time Orthodontic Assistant. The company, part of Benevis, is dedicated to making a positive impact by providing quality, affordable dental care and creating millions of smiles annually. Benevis operates with over 3000 employees across the country, united by the mission to deliver high-quality dental care in a fun and compassionate environment. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to this mission by providing excellent dental care and creating memorable patient experiences. The ideal candidate will join a team that emphasizes teamwork and patient care. Key aspects of the role include community engagement through local events like school screenings, active participation in morning huddles, and a strong affinity for working with children, who constitute 70% or more of the patient base.

Requirements

• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (State dependent)
• CPR/BLS Certification Required
• Willing to travel in territory assigned to team
• High focus on customer service and satisfaction
• Must love working with children
• Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents and staff
• Integrity, always doing the right thing
• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
• Attention to detail
• Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
• Professional manner and appearance at all times

Nice To Haves

• at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
• Guide parents and patients through our processes before treatment
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instruction
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts
• Take quality orthodontic facial photos Responsible for the operational readiness
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
• Mix amalgam, cement, 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 chart
• Pour, trim and polish impression casts
• Fabricate custom impression trays
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly bonuses based on Office performance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees