Orthodontic Assistant

Hero Practice Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading dental service provider as an Orthodontic Assistant in Colorado Springs. This entry-level role offers the chance to support orthodontic procedures and deliver high-quality care to children and young adults in underserved communities. Enjoy a path for professional growth, benefits, and a monthly bonus in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Monthly Bonus Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Professional Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification or license required in state.
• Understanding of OSHA/HIPAA/CDC compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontist with patient care including fitting bands and removing braces.
• Maintain a clean and sterile environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

State Certification/License

Radiology Certification (where applicable)

Job description

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Job Details

Description

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Pay Range: From $17.00 per Hour for “Entry-Level” and up to $28.00 per Hour for Very Experienced, Well-Qualified Professionals

Job Profile: Orthodontic Assistant

Overview

Hero Practice Services is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist(s) in providing excellent, high-quality care to patients.

Hero Practice Services is the only practice management company focused on delivering the systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently deliver quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities. With offices across the country, we have helped millions of children and young people gain access to the care they need since 2006. Working at Hero is both a career and a calling … join us, BE A HERO!

The Opportunity

This role has the unique opportunity to support the Heroes who actively serve the children and young people in our communities by improving their overall health and well-being.

You Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Provide orthodontist with excellent chair-side assistance by fitting orthodontic bands, bonding set-up, placement of archwires, delivery of appliances, and removal of braces in a timely manner
• Accurately collect and record patient medical history in Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR) system
• Provide and encourage the highest level of customer service and quality care
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
• Ensuring practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting etc.
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).
  
  

You Will Be Required To Possess The Following

• State Certification/License (where applicable)
• Understands State and OSHA/HIPAA/CDC compliance requirements
• Radiology Certification (where applicable)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
• Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of orthodontics.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Credentialing Specialists, but is not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hero Practice Services group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Your Compensation And Benefits Will Include The Following

• Monthly Bonus Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings Plan, Disability and much more!
• Professional Advancement Opportunities in an established, growing health care group.
  
  

Physical Requirements

This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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