Orthodontic Assistant

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 66,345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Holidays

Short term and long-term disability

Uniforms

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant to support clinicians by chair-side assistance, patient greeting, radiographs, and operatory setup. You will help with daily administration tasks, patient check-ins, and chart documentation in a fast-paced dental setting.

The role requires 1-5 years of dental experience, a high school diploma or better, and radiology certification with a DPH license. Training in dental software and Word is expected, with physical ability to lift 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in dental/orthodontic settings.
• Vocational/Technical training or an Associate degree.
• Radiology certification and DPH Dental Assistant License.
• Familiarity with dental software, email, and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists at chair side; greet and escort patients.
• Take radiographs as instructed by the provider; set up and break down operatories.
• Sterilize and maintain equipment per OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Dental experience 1-5 years

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or Vocational/Technical training

Radiology certification

DPH Dental Assistant License

Tools

Dental software proficiency

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

• Base Pay $20.00 - $23.00 / Hour


• Job Category Clinical


• Employee Type Full Time


• Required Degree High school


• Manage Others No

We are a growing dental service organization (DSO) that supports several dozen partner locations across the country. Our goal is to help you grow and positively impact lives by improving the smiles, confidence, and overall health of our guests.

The Orthodontic Assistant will assist Orthodontists' chair side, greet and escort patients, take radiographs as instructed by the provider, set up and break down operatories, clean operatory areas after each patient, and will stock all materials needed in the clinic daily. In addition, the Orthodontics Assistant will be responsible for sterilization and maintaining equipment and materials in accordance with OSHA, federal and state guidelines.

The Orthodontics Assistant will support the front desk operations, schedule appointments, check in patients, collect, and verify patient demographics, retrieve charts, document treatments plans and other tasks in support of office administration.

Basic Requirements:

• 1 - 5 years of experience.


• Vocational/Technical training or Associates Degree.


• Radiology certification and DPH Dental Assistant License.


• Familiarity with dental software, email, and Microsoft Word.


• Ability to lift 25 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Efficient in 1BA, adjustments, FCDB and Debands


• Impressions (pouring and trimming models for appliances and presentation)


• Ship/receive/properly store all lab (retainers, study models, appliances)


• Duplicate records for transfers


• Photo knowledge – properly take quality intra-oral and extra-oral photos


• Proficient and accurate bending/coordinating arch-wires


• Removal of fixed bands/brackets


• Ability to fit headgear and give instructions


• Ligature removal and replacement


• Wire removal and placement


• Size, fit and cement orthodontic bands


• Take PVS impressions and bite registrations for Invisalign treatment


• Separator placement


• Fabrication orthodontic retainers


• Consult with patient / parents during exam


• Ortho case presentations to patient (parent)


• Effective communication to patients/parents regarding: POH, rubber band wear, treatment progress and cooperation issues


• Coordinate correspondence between orthodontist and general dentists


• Order Orthodontic Supplies


• Should be proficient in taking radiographs.


• Competent with infection control procedures.


• Excellent communication and organization skills.


• Have some experience in treatment of patients with special healthcare needs, specifically patients with cognitive and developmental deficits.


• Ability to work with patient’s parents, guardians, and care givers.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Should be a team-leader, self-motivated, well organized and have the ability to manage his/her time efficiently

• 401(k)


• Vision insurance


• Flexible spending account


• Health insurance


• Health savings account


• Paid time off


• Holidays


• Short term and long-term disability insurance


• Uniforms

License/Certification:

• Radiology certification and DPH Dental Assistant License.