Orthodontic Assistant - Baptiste Orthodontics

Rock Dental•Orlando, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Orthodontic Assistant at Baptiste Orthodontics, you will assist the Orthodontist with patients to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. You will perform clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist. This includes preparing the patient operatory and equipment, and assisting the doctor during examinations and orthodontic treatment. The goal of this role is to serve and provide superior support to doctors and to be an example of respect and caring for our customers and office personnel. This role is part of our travel team, supporting the Conroy and West Colonial locations.

Requirements

Familiarity with orthodontic appliances
Exceptional customer service skills
Computer literacy
Ability to work independently
Ability to anticipate team and doctor needs
Respectful to fellow team members, patients, and the Doctor
Genuinely nice and kind

Nice To Haves

Some Orthodontic Assistant experience
Dental experience

Responsibilities

Assist the Orthodontist with patients to ensure the highest quality of care is provided.
Perform clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist.
Prepare patient operatory and equipment.
Assist the doctor during examination and ortho treatment.
Communicate clearly and calmly the treatment needs to parent and patient utilizing the prescribed treatment plan.
Recognize and identify prior authorization requirements, along with ensuring signed consent forms.
Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients.
Provide clear and concise documentation of all treatment rendered using electronic and paper dental records and forms.
Perform general housekeeping and restocking as needed.
Serve and provide superior support to doctors.
Be an example of respect and caring for our customer and office personnel.
Work in the front as well as the backend of the clinic.