Orthodontic Assistant

Hyde Orthodontics; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a warm and caring specialty orthodontic practice as a clinical assistant! This exciting role involves working closely with patients and the orthodontist, providing essential care and support during visits. You'll learn to perform tasks like digital scans, braces adjustments, and lab work in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to superior customer service and teamwork, you'll thrive in this supportive setting. Training will be provided, so a willingness to learn is key. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a respected field!

Qualifications

• Desire to provide superior customer service and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in groups and participate as a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontist with patient care including impressions and adjustments.
• Coordinate appointments and manage patient hygiene instructions.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Dental Training

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join the staff as a clinical assistant working chairside with orthodontist and patients on all aspects of care in our fast-paced, established, warm and caring specialty orthodontic practice that has been in business in American Fork for over 40 years! Dr. Hyde is the second owner of the business and has been successfully growing the practice at this location since 2010.

Responsibilities

Orthodontics is one of the most highly respected and sought after specialties in all of health care. Applicant must be comfortable learning and providing all aspects of the patient experience and care during their visit to the office, which can include impressions, digital scans, patient hygiene instructions, braces and aligners adjustments, lab work and instrument sterilization, appointment coordination and phone calls.

Qualifications

Previous dental training or experience in the field is recommended but not required. A desire to provide superior customer service is a must as well as good interpersonal communication skills. Applicant must have ability to work in groups and participate as a team. Desire to learn and progress are needed, as skill advancement is required, however you will not be expected to know everything from the start. We will train you!

Additional Information

Position is open immediately.

Office is open Monday-Thursday with Fridays and major holidays off.. Average hours 30/week.