Clinical Assistant

Drobocky Orthodontics; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401K

Uniform allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Drobocky Orthodontics is seeking a dedicated Orthodontic Assistant to support doctors and patients in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. The role emphasizes establish rapport, educate patients on care, and assist chairside with appliances.

Ideal candidates are energetic, professional, with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. Experience/certification is a plus but not required. Benefits include health care, holidays, vacation, 401K, and more.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Orthodontics and associated treatment appliances and equipment used
• Ability to educate patients on orthodontic care and treatment practices
• Ability to take X-Rays, pictures, and fabricate retainers
• Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe doctor notes accurately

Responsibilities

• Establish a trusting rapport with patients and provide high level patient service
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and treatment practices
• Chairside assisting with placing/removing orthodontic appliances
• Take X-Rays, pictures, and fabricate retainers
• Keep patient charts and transcription accurate
• Keep treatment rooms stocked, organized, clean and sterilized
• Be receptive to coaching from doctors to improve skillset
• Other duties as required

Skills

Patient care

Orthodontics knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Reliability

Organized

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

Our GROWING Orthodontic office is looking for a new team member!

We are a fast-paced, patient-focused, high-tech Orthodontic office in search of a candidate with a positive attitude and excellent work ethic. Someone who is both professional and able to multitask as anOrthodonticAssistant. Must be energetic, enthusiastic and a self-motivated team player with great communication and people skills that is interested in making a difference in patient's lives.

Experience and certification is a plus but not required.

Benefits: Full time hours Monday thru Thursday admin hrs. on Fridays, health care coverage, paid holidays, and paid vacation. 401K, uniform allowance, amazing opportunity for bonuses, and more.

Summary of Position:

The Orthodontic Assistant is a pivotal role to Drobocky Orthodontics and serves as the primary supporting person to our doctor team. This role will assist with various activities in working with the doctors and patients alike and will strive to be a positive, friendly, and professional addition to the team.

• Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring the highest level of patient customer service is given to all patients
• Educate the patients on orthodontic care and treatment practices
• Work chairsidewithpatient care including assisting in placing and removing orthodontic appliances
• Taking X-Rays, pictures, fabricating retainers
• Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor notes accurately
• Keep patient roomsstocked and organized as well as clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment
• Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors to better develop skillset
• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge ofOrthodontics and associated treatmentappliances and equipment used
• Action-oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environment
• Understand and can effectively communicate techniques utilized in the Orthodontic field
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff
• Integrity, always doing the right thing
• Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality
• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
• Able tostay organized and follow instruction
• Professional manner and appearance at all times

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1-3 Years Relative Experience Preferred but not Required

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