Orthodontic Assistant

Orthodontic Assistant PositionTaylor Dental and Braces - Lafayette is looking for a full-time Orthodontic Assistant. The schedule is Monday-Thursday 8:45-5:00pm with occasional Saturdays. Required certifications include CPR/BLS and LA Xray. Prior ortho experience is required. Bilingual is a plus.Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do. With over 2,500 employees in offices across the country from clinical to support staff - we are united in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles through providing high quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Are you ready to join us in creating our next million smiles? We have JUST the opportunity for you.We are actively seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. Support our mission to providing excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Find your opportunity to make an impact:Get out into your community -- participate in local events including school screenings, presentations and any opportunity to promote a positive image of usParticipate in morning huddles (hey, even ask to run one!), let your peers know how much you appreciate them, highlight great examples of customer focus, collaboration etc.Love working with kids (they make up 70% or more of our patient base)Responsibilities:Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patientGuide parents and patients through our processes before treatmentEducate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructionPrepare patient for examination and treatmentTake x-rays and save to patient chartsTake quality orthodontic facial photos Responsible for the operational readinessPrepare tray set-ups for dental proceduresMix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materialsSterilize and disinfect instruments and equipmentClean chairs and roomsAssist professional dental staff with treatmentDocument patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chartPour, trim and polish impression castsFabricate custom impression traysPerform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programsOther duties as assignedQualifications:Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (State dependent)Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic AssistingCPR/BLS Certification RequiredWilling to travel in territory assigned to teamHigh focus on customer service and satisfactionMust love working with childrenCompassion and high level of service for our patients, parents and staffIntegrity, always doing the right thingDependable, reliable to be at work when scheduledAttention to detailAble to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlinesProfessional manner and appearance at all timesWe Offer:Competitive compensationMonthly bonuses based on Office performanceComprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and much more!Work is performed in a professional office, clinical, or support environment, depending on the role and business needs. Team members may be required to work extended or alternate hours during peak periods or to support operational requirements. Scheduled hours and work location may vary based on business needs.Equal Employment Opportunity Benevis, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, and separation.Reasonable Accommodation Benevis, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation to apply, interview, or perform the essential functions of this position, you may contact the Human Resources Department.