Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Mellion Orthodontics•Medina, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Mellion Orthodontics, we are a busy, highly respected and quality-oriented orthodontic practice that utilizes the latest technology to provide exceptional treatment and service to our patients. We are patient focused and team driven. Our team at Mellion Orthodontics strives to give our patients the best orthodontic care while providing a fun and unique patient experience. Drs. Zach, Alex and Joe are experts on growth, facial development, teeth and jaw alignment, and our practice is limited to orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. We are a family of orthodontists and want to make you feel like family, too. Mellion Orthodontics is proud to be the top Invisalign® provider in Northeast Ohio and our doctors are in the top 1% of all Invisalign® providers worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill the part-time role of an Orthodontic Assistant in our Medina office which involves direct patient care with a variety of responsibilities that help our patients achieve great smiles with Invisalign® and braces. To the right person, we offer a fun, challenging and rewarding career that offers great work-life balance.

Requirements

Experience in healthcare, dental or orthodontics preferred but not required; we will train the right candidate
Comfortable using computers and other office technology
Applicants are a minimum age of 18 years old

Nice To Haves

Thrive on a fast-paced environment and positivity
Passionate about customer service and serve our patients and families with a smile, compassion and sense of urgency
Demonstrate attention to detail and ask questions to ensure accuracy
Work independently to achieve team goals and can quickly change course to do what is best for the team
Value your time and the time of others to keep patient appointments on schedule
Appreciate and contribute to a spotless work environment, ensuring the health and safety of all who step foot in our office

Responsibilities

Communicating clearly with patients and parents
Scheduling appointments
Taking detailed, accurate notes of patient visits
Educating patients on and demonstrating proper oral hygiene techniques and wearing elastics or Invisalign aligners
Assisting the doctor in orthodontic procedures (arch-wire changes, placing and debonding of braces, placing Invisalign attachments, taking dental X-rays, capturing intraoral and facial photographs, and intraoral scans with iTero scanner, etc.)
Sterilization of instruments and infection prevention throughout treatment area and office
Learning to anticipate needs of doctor and teammates to ensure an efficient workflow throughout the day
Organizing and restocking treatment and storage areas
Other responsibilities as needed