Orthodontic Assistant

Essential Job Function: 

• Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring the highest level of patient customer service is given to all patients 
• Educate the patients on orthodontic care and treatment practices 
• Work chairside with patient care including assisting in placing and removing orthodontic appliances 
• Taking X-Rays, pictures, fabricating retainers 
• Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor notes accurately 
• Keep patient rooms stocked and organized as well as clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment 
• Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors to better develop skillset 
• Other duties as required 

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of Orthodontics and associated treatment appliances and equipment used 
• Action-oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environment 
• Understand and can effectively communicate techniques utilized in the Orthodontic field 
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills  
• Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff 
• Integrity, always doing the right thing 
• Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality 
• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled 
• Attention to detail 
• Able to stay organized and follow instruction 
• Professional manner and appearance at all times 
• Computer skills: Microsoft office and Web Browser  

Education and Experience 

• 1-3 Years Relative Experience 

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.