Lead Orthodontic Dental Assistant

iHire; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Orthodontic Assistants to join their dynamic team. This role emphasizes exceptional patient care, requiring a candidate with strong customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. You will be responsible for following treatment plans, maintaining a clean clinical environment, and providing chairside assistance. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team dedicated to developing lifelong dental relationships and enjoy a fulfilling career in orthodontics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Orthodontic Assistant.
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with following treatment plans and maintaining clinical cleanliness.
• Perform chairside assisting and prepare equipment for patients.

Skills

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Time Management

Orthodontic Assistance

Integrity

Job description

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Compass Dental Services & The Smile Spot is a small group practice. We are locally owned & operated & seeking experienced orthodontic assistants to join our team!

What We Are Looking For

• Good understanding of customer service & desire to work hard to exceed the expectations of our patients.
• Someone who understands our desire in patient care: developing life-long dental patients.
• Honesty and Integrity
• Orthodontic Assistant to take charge and be the Lead in the back office.
• Exceptional multi-tasking and time management skills
• Outgoing, positive and social assistant who loves helping others
• Doesn't mind traveling to our 3 locations
  
  

Responsibilities

• Following the doctors’ treatment plans for the patient
• Cleanliness of clinical area, sterilization of instruments and stocking of clinical supplies
• Regular cleaning and maintenance of equipment, cleaning and preparing of units before each patient
• Chairside assisting and all of the skills involved.
  
  

Current Openings: Experienced Orthodontic Dental Assistant for busy Orthodontic office. A Minimum of 2 years of experience is required. Must be available to work varied shifts between the hours of 8am-6:00pm Monday-Friday. Schedule is sent out 2 to 3 weeks in advance.

• WILL REQUIRE TRAVELING TO ALL 3 SMILE SPOT ORTHO OFFICES* locations in Waldo, Midtown and Independence, MO
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 1 - 3 years

Salary: $18 - $24 Hourly

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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