Orthodontic Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bending, stooping, walking, and standing for long periods at a time.
• Great manual dexterity and able to use hands for fine motor movements throughout the workday.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Orthodontic assisting experience preferred
• Experience in a professional setting with direct patient interaction preferred, but not required
• Has one to three years experience in a customer service role, preferably in a medical setting.
• Has a reputation for excellent relations with patients and all office staff.
• Has worked effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to improvise in a busy work environment.
• Interested in learning about orthodontics.
• Self-motivated, especially under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Able to effectively manage emotions in the workplace.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently, both verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Recognizes when help is needed and asks for help.

Responsibilities

• Provides continual and exceptional customer service for all patients, making the patient the first priority.
• Practices constant cleanliness throughout the office and sterilizes when not assisting.
• Utilizes all downtime.
• Arrives on time for all shifts.
• Follows the training compact and takes responsibility for his or her training.
• Assists all doctors in procedures, carrying out procedures in an effective and efficient manner.
• Continues to learn about the office policies, procedures, and flow.
• Keeps patients safe during their time in the office.
• Reviews company email and communication board each shift for updates.
• Follows the team member guidelines.
• Maintains patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.
• Reasonable computer and typing skills with the ability to learn new programs as required.
• Good eyesight (what we work with is small!).

Benefits

• 401K
• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance