Orthodontic Assistant - Westrock Orthodontics
About The Position
As an Orthodontic Assistant, 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. A key part of this role is to communicate clearly and calmly the treatment needs to parents and patients, utilizing the prescribed treatment plan. You will also be responsible for recognizing and identifying prior authorization requirements, ensuring signed consent forms are obtained, and maintaining awareness of the comfort and safety needs of patients. Providing clear and concise documentation of all treatment rendered using electronic and paper dental records and forms, and performing general housekeeping and restocking as needed are also part of the duties. Travel between the Joplin and Nevada, MO clinics will be required. The overall goal is to serve and provide superior support to doctors and to be an example of respect and caring for our customers and office personnel.
Requirements
- 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
- Dental assisting background
- Orthodontic assisting experience
- Familiarity with orthodontic appliances
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 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.
- Travel between the Joplin and Nevada, MO clinics will be required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Career growth opportunities
- Talented and motivated team who care about each other, our mission, and our patients
- Flexible health and insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Complimentary orthodontic treatments
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Industry-leading 401K retirement plan with matching company contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
