Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant

WHO WE ARE: Family Orthodontics of Wellington. We are an established and growing orthodontic practice looking for someone awesome to be a part of our team.

OUR MISSION: To be the best part of our patient's day. Devoted to excellent, life-changing orthodontic service with results that make our patients smile!

POSITION AVAILABLE: experienced Orthodontic Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Experience and training in the orthodontic field of at least one year is required.

QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for a positive, high energy, dependable, articulate and focused individual in pursuit of a career in orthodontics, who enjoys working with a team and desires a positive upbeat work environment. Someone with exceptional customer service skills, computer literacy, works independently and anticipates team and doctor needs. Here is a quick list: intelligent, efficient, fast, goal oriented, flexible, detail oriented, confident, calm, accurate, receives and uses constructive criticism to their advantage, remains focused under pressure, loves life, loves to laugh, enthusiastic, eager to learn and learns quickly. Someone who understands that we are a growing practice and can be a full team player and willing to do any task assigned. Overall someone who is respectful to fellow team members, patients, and the Doctor and is genuinely nice and kind.

JOB DESCRIPTION & DUTIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):
Communication with patients regarding treatments and oral hygiene
Charting of patient information electronically
Taking digital radiographs
Taking intraoral scans with iTero
Assisting with orthodontic adjustments
Preparing teeth for bonding and debonding
Assisting in the placement and removal of appliances
Sterilizing instruments and operatories
Encouraging, educating, and motivating patients to follow the recommendations of the Doctor
Fixed retainer fabrication and cementation
Sterilization and clean-up
Inventory & ordering
Managing a fast-paced patient schedule/column
Patient care phone calls
Answering the phone
Scheduling patients

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:
1.Please EMAIL resume and salary history to office@ thefamilyorthodontist.com
2.Please have subject line read: Orthodontic Assistant Position
3.No phone calls please

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Uniform allowance

Experience:

• Orthodontic Assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person