Dental - Orthodontic Assistant

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Health Savings Account, Flex Spending

401K

Short and Long Term Disability Ins

Life Insurance

Community Giving Back

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY in Austin, TX is seeking an Orthodontic Dental Assistant to support clinicians and deliver high-quality care for our pediatric patients.

The ideal candidate has a friendly demeanor, strong teamwork, and a commitment to professional growth. We offer training, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Orthodontist Assistant state certification (EFDA/EDDA) required.
• CPR certification.
• Experience in dental or medical environment with customer service preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of orthodontic assisting experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Professional image

Organizational skills

PC skills / Office

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Orthodontist Assistant certification (EFDA/EDDA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment (fax, copier)

Dental radiology equipment

Job description

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• Location 8716 Research Blvd,#125,Austin, TX, 78758,United States
• Job Category Service Workers
• Industry Offices of Dentists
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Description

As an Orthodontic Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring children develop healthy habits and a lifetime of beautiful smiles! If you have a heart for children, and enjoy working with a fun team of like-minded professionals dedicated to quality care, we would love to meet you!

Orthodontic Dental Assisting experience is preferred, however, we will support the training and development of an experienced dental assistant. Our ideal candidate loves giving great care, is flexible and reliable, and seeks to grow professionally.

We take care of our valued Orthodontic Assistants by offering:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Health Savings Account, Flex Spending
• 401K
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities for Community Giving Back

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent is required.
• An Orthodontist Assistant state certification, included but not limited to, nitrous oxide, dental radiology, and expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) or expanded duties dental assistant (EDDA).
• CPR certification

Job related experience:

• Experience working in a professional, medical, or dental environment with direct customer service is desired.
• A minimum of 1-year orthodontic assisting experience.

Job-related skills and competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills- must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to communicate with a pleasant demeanor at all times.
• Communication- effective written and verbal communication is a must with all staff and management.
• Must be able to project a capable and professional image that is reflective of company values.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills- strong attention to detail, be able to multitask and perform job duties in a timely manner.
• Must have PC skills and be able to learn and successfully use new programs as required. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is preferred; as well as experience with a fax machine, copy machine, and general office equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Dental Office Environment
• Hours may change to meet the business needs.
• Travel to offices that provide orthodontic services may be required.
• Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events and morning huddles.
• Nature of work requires an ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with patients, their parents and staff.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and be able to twist, turn, bend and stoop.