Orthodontic Assistant - Willing To Train Traveling

Community Dental Partners • Lufkin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Willing to Train Orthodontic Assistant will support doctors during treatment exams and all necessary functions. Assistants are responsible for performing all duties of an Orthodontic Dental Assistant while providing quality customer service and maintaining a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers and patients alike.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Familiar with Sterilization
• Familiar with OSHA guidelines and procedures
• Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred
• Previous experience not required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures preferred but not a must

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for dental care
• Assist the orthodontist at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients
• Anticipate the orthodontist's needs and be prepared for the next steps
• Removal and placement of arch wires
• Tooth preparation prior to bonding
• Accurate computer charting
• Sterilization of chairs and instruments
• Responsible for oral hygiene instructions
• Placement and removal of brackets
• Take panoramic and cephalometric x-rays as well as oral photographs
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health (PPO/HSA), Vision, Dental
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Hep B and CPR Certifications
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company provided online learning courses
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid training
• Employee fun days
• Holiday celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks @ Work, Employee Discount Program
• Traveling stipend (IF TRAVELING)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED