Orthodontic Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and motivated individual to help us create life changing smiles! Please consider joining our team as an orthodontic assistant. If you have experience and are ready to join a team that is dedicated to improving the smiles of all the patients we serve, then this is the place for you! PLEASE READ ENTIRE AD BEFORE APPLYING.

Responsibilities include:

• Greeting and seating patients
• Assist the orthodontist at the chair while they are engaged in patient care
• Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff
• Removal and placement of arch wires
• Tooth preparation prior to bonding
• Taking intraoral scans
• Computer charting
• Sterilization of chairs and instruments
• Oral hygiene instructions & explanation of completed procedures to the patient and parent

Qualifications

• Orthodontic chairside assisting experience
• Knowledge in dental terminology preferred
• Familiarity with dental software programs
• Certification in HIPAA compliance
• Experience in sterilization procedures and maintaining a clean environment
• Highly motivated individual wanting to make a positive difference in patients lives

Our offices are open Monday through Friday and full time position (4 days a week) is available. This position REQUIRES working at ALL of our 4 locations (Crown Point, Schererville, St.John, & Valparaiso) and able to work the day or evening shifts. Must be available on a rotational basis to handle minor patient comfort appointments, as needed, on a limited number of weekends per year. Compensation is based on experience and experience in the dental field preferred. We offer medical, vision, & life insurance, 401K & pension plans plus much more! Please apply only if you are a reliable employee. Must pass both background and reference checks. Please send us your cover letter and resume for consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance