Orthodontic Assistant

Village Orthodontics; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Flexible spending

Employee assistance

Job summary

Village Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the doctor team and deliver friendly, professional care to patients. This role includes chairside assistance, patient education, and accurate charting.

Benefit-eligible new hires receive a comprehensive package including medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with match, and flexible spending options. This position emphasizes teamwork and patient service in a fast-paced practice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1-3 years relative experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish a trusting rapport with patients and provide the highest level of patient service.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and treatment practices.
• Chairside assistance with placing and removing orthodontic appliances.
• Take X-Rays, pictures, fabricate retainers.
• Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe doctor notes accurately.
• Keep patient rooms stocked and organized, clean, and sterilized.
• Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors to develop skills.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Orthodontics knowledge

Patient communication

Sterilization & safety

X-ray knowledge

Organized & detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Orthodontic Assistant is a pivotal role to Village Orthodontics and serves as the primary supporting person to our doctor team. This role will assist with various activities in working with the doctors and patients alike and will strive to be a positive, friendly, and professional addition to the team.

In addition to your hourly rate, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes monthly bonus opportunities, Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision coverage, a retirement plan (401-k) with a percentage match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, an employee assistance program, and several other benefit options.

Benefit-eligible new hires can enroll in coverage that is effective on their first day of employment. Further details on the benefits program are available upon request.

• Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring the highest level of patient customer service is given to all patients
• Educate the patients on orthodontic care and treatment practices
• Work chairsidewithpatient care including assisting in placing and removing orthodontic appliances
• Taking X-Rays, pictures, fabricating retainers
• Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor notes accurately
• Keep patient roomsstocked and organized as well as clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment
• Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors to better develop skillset
• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge ofOrthodontics and associated treatmentappliances and equipment used
• Action-oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environment
• Understand and can effectively communicate techniques utilized in the Orthodontic field
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff
• Integrity, always doing the right thing
• Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality
• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
• Able tostay organized and follow instruction
• Professional manner and appearance at all times

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1-3 Years Relative Experience

As set forth in Village Orthodontics’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow thislink .