Orthodontic Assistant

truloveorthodontics; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus opportunities

Medical/Rx

Dental

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Trulove Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support our doctor team and deliver high-quality patient care. You will assist with chairside procedures, educate patients, and help manage patient records while maintaining a clean, sterile environment.

The role emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality, and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits and a collaborative team culture are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of orthodontic assistant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of orthodontic appliances and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on orthodontic care and treatment practices.
• Chairside assistance with placing and removing orthodontic appliances.
• Take X-rays, photos, and fabricate retainers.
• Maintain patient charts and accurately transcribe doctor notes.
• Keep treatment rooms stocked, organized, clean, and sterilized; prepare equipment.
• Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors to improve skills.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Orthodontic knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma / GED or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web Browser

Job description

Summary of Position:

The Orthodontic Assistant is a pivotal role at Trulove 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:

• monthly bonus opportunities
• Medical/Rx
• Dental
• Vision coverage
• a retirement plan (401-k) with a percentage match
• flexible spending accountshealth savings accounts
• an employee assistance program
• 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.

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.

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 chairside with patient 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 rooms stocked 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 of Orthodontics and associated treatment appliances 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 to stay organized and follow instruction
• Professional manner and appearance at all times
• Computer skills: Microsoft office and Web Browser

Education and Experience

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

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