Orthodontic Assistant

Freedom Dental Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center For Airway And Facial Development is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team in Newark, Delaware. You will prepare patients, sterilize instruments, take records and perform iTero scans, and assist the orthodontist during procedures.

You will also educate patients about treatments and support ongoing care discussions. Qualifications include at least 2 years of orthodontic assistant experience, DE Radiology certification, and strong customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years orthodontic assistant experience.
• DE Radiology Certified.
• Excellent customer service and chair-side manners.
• Ability to travel if needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatment and chair-side setup.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments according to protocol.
• Take diagnostic records and perform iTero scanning as directed.
• Assist the orthodontist during procedures.
• Independently carry out prescribed treatment under supervision.
• Build relationships with patients and educate them about treatment.
• Facilitate communication between the orthodontist and patient.

Skills

Orthodontic experience

Customer service

Problem solving

DE Radiology Certified

Education

Orthodontic Assistant Certification

Job description

The Center For Airway And Facial Development is looking for a talented Orthodontic Assistant to help our community with their oral care needs. We create beautiful smiles, build lasting relationships, and make a difference in our patients lives. If you are ready to be part of our team, come join us!

• Benefits-
• Dental care benefit.
• 401K with company match.
• Competitive pay- pay based on experience
• Continuing education and career growth support. We value our employees' knowledge and make sure we always provide opportunity to learn and grow!
• The Basic Responsibilities-
• Be the best part of the patients' day
• Preparing for patients
• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments
• Taking diagnostic records and itero scanning
• Assisting the Orthodontist during orthodontic procedures
• Independently carrying out prescribed treatment
• Building relationships with patients while providing education regarding their treatment.
• Facilitating communication between the Orthodontist and patient
• Schedule: 3 days a week. Monday to Wednesday.
• What Can You Bring To Our Team-
• Excellent customer service skills
• Creativity and problem-solving ability
• DE Radiology Certified
• Established chair side manners.
• Adaptable and able to work in fast-paced environments.
• Prior experience required.
• Ability to travel if needed.

• Freedom Dental Health and The Center for Airway and Facial Development are committed to equal employment opportunity and it is our policy to ensure that employment-related decisions are made without regard to any classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local law*Must have 2 years orthodontic assistant experience!! Candidates without min experience need not apply.