Orthodontic Assistant

Benevis; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Monthly bonuses based on Office perfom

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Benevis is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant for Sunnybrook Dental and Braces - Jackson North. Join a team with a mission to deliver quality, compassionate dental care to children and families in the community.

The role requires CPR/BLS, Mississippi x-ray certification, and prior orthodontic experience. Bilingual abilities are a plus, with opportunities to engage in community events and patient education.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Mississippi x-ray certification required.
• Prior ortho experience is a must.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents and patients through our processes before treatment.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instructions and postoperative care.
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment.
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment.
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart.
• Fabricate custom impression trays; pour, trim and polish impressions.
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures.
• Responsible for operational readiness and compliance.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Child-friendly

Customer service

Education

Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification

Job description

Overview

Sunnybrook Dental and Braces - Jackson North

Orthodontic Assistant

• Mon-Friday 8am - 5pm with the occasional Saturday
• CPR/BLS required
• Mississippi state xray certification required.
• Prior ortho experience a must. Bilingual a plus

Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do. With over 2,500 employees in offices across the country from clinical to support staff - we are united in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles through providing high quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Are you ready to join us in creating our next million smiles? We have JUST the opportunity for you.

We are actively seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. Support our mission to providing excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Find your opportunity to make an impact:

• Get out into your community -- participate in local events including school screenings, presentations and any opportunity to promote a positive image of us
• Participate in morning huddles (hey, even ask to run one!), let your peers know how much you appreciate them, highlight great examples of customer focus, collaboration etc.
• Love working with kids (they make up 70% or more of our patient base)

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
• Guide parents and patients through our processes before treatment
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instruction
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts
• Take quality orthodontic facial photos Responsible for the operational readiness
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Clean chairs and rooms
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart
• Pour, trim and polish impression casts
• Fabricate custom impression trays
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (State dependent)
• Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting
• CPR/BLS Certification Required
• Willing to travel in territory assigned to team
• High focus on customer service and satisfaction
• Must love working with children
• Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents and staff
• Integrity, always doing the right thing
• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
• Attention to detail
• Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
• Professional manner and appearance at all times

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly bonuses based on Office performance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and much more!

Work is performed in a professional office, clinical, or support environment, depending on the role and business needs. Team members may be required to work extended or alternate hours during peak periods or to support operational requirements. Scheduled hours and work location may vary based on business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Benevis, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, and separation.

Reasonable Accommodation Benevis, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation to apply, interview, or perform the essential functions of this position, you may contact the Human Resources Department.