Orthodontic Assistant (Groton, MA And Nashua, NH)

Our well-established and professional orthodontic practice is looking for a
highly motivated, team-oriented individual for our Groton and Nashua locations. We are growing and need a clinical assistant to help care for patients. We are searching for an enthusiastic orthodontic dental assistant that loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients who is flexible, and willing to collaborate with other team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, while demonstrating teamwork
• Assist the orthodontist with dental procedures, maintain excellent patient service, integrity, flow.
• Review patient chart, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment
• Ability to take, develop and “mount” accurate, high quality radiographs/intra-oral photos/orthodontic photos
• Managing appropriate documentation for patient records- photos, notes, follow- up conversations, patient education
• Taking impressions/scans of patients’ teeth
• Removing/replacing wires & bands
• Preparing patients for banding/de-banding
• Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, prior to and after a patient’s appointment.
• Track the incoming and outgoing lab cases, monitor and order supplies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
• Educate the patients on proper oral hygiene and address their questions and/or concern.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs

Qualifications

• Orthodontic Assistant is preferred, or Registered Dental Assistant with experience working in Orthodontics

Schedule
Our regular office hours are Monday-Thursday (8:00am - 5:00pm). Occasional Fridays.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and the following benefits are available
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Profit sharing
• PTO

Please send your resume for review. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Orthodontic assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations