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SalaryDrake Orthodontics is adding to our awesome clinical team! We are looking for an energetic, outgoing person who loves working in a fun and fast paced environment! Responsibilities include chairside assisting, sterilization, lab work, and patient education. The successful candidate must have a positive attitude, be reliable, be motivated to learn, and be able to multi-task and take initiative in a busy environment. Our office is paperless, so candidates need excellent computer skills. Drake Ortho assistants love creating relationships with our patients and their families.
Responsibilites Include:
*Deliver high quality and compassionate care to patients and families
*Perform orthodontic adjustments such as changing wires and replacing ties.
*Prepare dental trays with needed equipment for procedures
*Sterilize chairs and equipment in between patients
*Take diagnostic records including x-rays, impressions, photographs, and Invisalign prep
*Lab work such as pouring up and trimming models and making retainers
*Educating patients and families on oral hygiene and orthodontic instructions
*Schedule patient appointments
Must be able to work Mon 7:30-5 Tues 7:30-5 Wed 7:30-5 and Thurs 6:30-4
We offer a competitive benefit package which includes holiday and vacation pay, dental care allowance, free orthodontic treatment for team member plus their immediate family members, monthly bonusing, uniforms, and 401k plan with profit sharing. We also cover expenses for additional orthodontic educational opportunities and certifications. Wages are commensurate with experience.
Dental experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person. This is a great opportunity for applicants who are seeking career advancement.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- What skills do you possess that make you a good candidate for this position?
- Tell me, specifically, why you applied to Drake Orthodontics and what interests you about becoming an orthodontic assistant.
Work Location: In person
