Orthodontic Assistant

Miller Orthodontics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus opportunities

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Miller Orthodontics in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support our doctors and patients with a friendly, professional demeanor. You will assist chairside, educate patients, and help maintain accurate records while ensuring a clean, organized environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, X-Ray Certification, and 1–3 years of Dental Assisting experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Know Orthodontics and related appliances and equipment.
• Proactive, adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Clear communication of orthodontic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and provide excellent patient service.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and treatments.
• Assist chairside with placing/removing orthodontic appliances.
• Take X-Rays, photos, and fabricate retainers.
• Maintain patient charts and transcribe doctor notes.
• Keep treatment rooms stocked, organized, sterilized, and ready.

Skills

Orthodontic care knowledge

Initiative

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Organization

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

X-Ray Certification

Dental Assisting experience 1-3 years

Job description

Summary of Position:

The Orthodontic Assistant is a pivotal role to Miller 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.

Key Benefits:

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.

Essential Job Function:

• 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
• Attention to detail
• Able tostay organized and follow instruction
• Professional manner and appearance at all times
• Computer skills: Microsoft office andWeb Browser

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• X-Ray Certified
• 1-3 Years Relative Experience in Dental Assisting

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 this link.