Orthodontic Assistant

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TREATED RESPECTFULLY & CONFIDENTIALLY

LifeSmile Orthodontics is a state-of-the-art orthodontic practice that prides itself on clinical excellence and providing an exceptional patient experience. It’s a one-location growing practice in Midlothian.

We are searching for an enthusiastic Orthodontic Dental assistant that loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients. Should be flexible, and willing to collaborate with other team members.

Benefits

• Sign in Bonus pay
• Monthly Bonus
• Investment in you and your future
• Opportunity to find your career, not just a job!
• Opportunity for career growth no matter your passion! Clinical, administrative, training.

• Education/Certification(s)

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1-year experience of dental assisting
• Current radiography certification is required.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR- BLS) preferred

Skills/ Abilities

• 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 the patient chart, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment
• Ensures all consent forms are completed prior to the procedure
• 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 dental molds/ 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 concerns.
• Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No