Orthodontic Assistant - Westrock Orthodontics

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. At Westrock Orthodontics, we are a family and we absolutely insist on having FUN at work. We celebrate victories and our hard work is what allows our dentists to focus on their patients and provide the best care possible. As an Orthodontic Assistant you will assist the Orthodontist with patients to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. Perform clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist. Prepare patient operatory and equipment and assist the doctor during examination and ortho treatment. A few specific job duties Must communicate clearly and calmly the treatment needs to parent and patient utilizing prescribed treatment plan. Must be able to recognize and identify prior authorization requirements, along with ensuring signed consent forms. Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients. Provide clear and concise documentation of all treatment rendered using electronic and paper dental records. This position supports our clinics in Rolla and Waynesville, MO In summary, the goal is to serve and provide superior support to doctors and to be an example of respect and caring for our customer and office personnel. Qualifications Dental assisting background is helpful but not mandatory Orthodontic assisting experience extremely helpful. Familiarity with orthodontic appliances welcome. Qualities Someone with exceptional customer service skills, computer literacy, works independently and anticipates team and doctor needs. Overall someone who is respectful to fellow team members, patients, and the Doctor and is genuinely nice and kind. If you offer all this and more, then we would love to meet you. Total Rewards You’ll be welcomed into a winning culture that encourages continuous improvement, a challenging and rewarding work environment with a genuine desire to see each other succeed. Support you Professionally: Competitive pay, career growth opportunities, talented and motivated team who care about each other, our mission, and our patients. Support your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, and complimentary orthodontic treatments that help you and your family stay on track. Life Balance: Paid time off and holiday pay . Planning for the future: plan for the future with an industry-leading 401K retirement plan with matching company contributions. At Rock Dental Brands, we believe that every team member shares the most important job, because whether directly or indirectly, we are all crucial to the patient journey. We are a unified team with a commonly held desire to give patients positive, uplifting experiences that they will want to share with others. Our team members are committed to continuous learning. A valued-voice for both our patients and practices, our clinical teams enjoy a rewarding career, complete with educational and growth opportunities, flexibility and financial stability. We invest in our people to further their knowledge and improve our patients’ experiences. We may be a bit biased, but we think it’s one of the best companies to work for. We truly value our team members. We challenge them daily and celebrate their successes. What really sets us apart from most other jobs is the opportunity to work together as a team, to truly make a difference in our patients’ lives, and to help create smiles that will last a lifetime. We take great pride in our company’s culture because it’s so rich and deeply embedded in everything we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr