Dental - Orthodontic Assistant

D4C Dental; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and caring team as an Orthodontic Assistant, where your passion for helping children achieve beautiful smiles will shine. This role offers an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, providing top-quality orthodontic care. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values patient relationships and community involvement. Enjoy a variety of benefits including paid time off, medical and dental coverage, and a retirement plan. If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives while advancing your career in orthodontics, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Plan

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Options

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school degree or equivalent is required.
• Orthodontic Assistant state certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists in providing care to patients.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with patients and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team as an Orthodontic Assistant at iKids Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics!

Are you passionate about working with children and helping them achieve healthy, beautiful smiles? As an Orthodontic Assistant at iKids, you'll be an essential part of a fun, dedicated team focused on providing top-quality care in a positive, kid-friendly environment.

We're looking for a caring, flexible, and reliable professional who loves delivering excellent patient care. Orthodontic assisting experience is preferred, but we're happy to train an experienced dental assistant eager to grow in the field!

Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Travel required:
Tuesdays & Fridays - Arlington
Wednesdays & Thursdays - Waxahachie
Why Join Us? We Offer:
Paid Time Off & Paid 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 lives while growing your career in orthodontics, we'd love to meet you!

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

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.

Skills and competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Customer service oriented with a pleasant demeanor.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional image reflecting company values.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask and perform duties timely.
• Proficiency with PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and general office equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Dental office environment.
• Hours may vary to meet business needs.
• Travel to different office locations may be required.
• Participation in meetings, continuing education, and morning huddles.
• Effective communication with patients, parents, and staff.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and perform physical movements such as twisting, turning, bending, and stooping.