Dental - Orthodontic Assistant

D4C Dental; Orlando, Lake Worth (FL, TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental practice as an Orthodontic Assistant, where you'll help children achieve beautiful smiles and build healthy habits. This role offers a supportive environment, emphasizing teamwork and quality care. You'll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction while developing your skills in a vibrant dental office. Enjoy benefits like paid time off, health insurance, and a 401K plan as you contribute to a meaningful mission. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Plan

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Community Service Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year orthodontic assisting experience preferred.
• Experience in a dental environment with customer service is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists in providing care to patients.
• Maintain a positive and professional image reflective of company values.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

PC Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Orthodontic Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fax Machine

Copy Machine

Job description

Join Our Team as an Orthodontic Assistant!

At American Pediatric Dental Group, we're looking for a passionate Orthodontic Assistant to help children build healthy habits and achieve beautiful smiles! If you love working with kids and thrive in a fun, team-oriented environment committed to quality care, we'd love to meet you!

What We're Looking For:

Orthodontic assisting experience is preferred, but we're happy to train an experienced dental assistant.
A caring and patient-focused mindset.
Reliability, flexibility, and a desire to grow professionally.
Position Details:

Location: Travel required to Family Orthodontics of the Palm Beaches
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8 AM - 5 PM
We Take Care of Our Team With:

Paid Time Off & Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Options
401K Retirement Plan
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Opportunities to Give Back to the Community
If you're ready to make a difference in children's smiles while working in a supportive and rewarding environment, apply today!

• 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.