Orthodontic Assistant

Davita Inc.; Palm Beach Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the dental field is seeking a PRN Orthodontic Assistant to ensure children's healthy habits and beautiful smiles. The ideal candidate will possess orthodontic assisting experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to quality care. Join a fun team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives while enjoying benefits that support professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account

401K

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Opportunities for Community Giving Back

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of orthodontic assisting experience.
• Certifications required: Nitrous oxide, dental radiology, EFDA or EDDA.
• Experience in a dental environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children develop healthy habits and smiles.
• Support training and development of dental assistants.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

PC Skills

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Orthodontist Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

As a PRN Orthodontic Assistant with Family Orthodontics of the Palm Beaches,you will play a vital role in ensuring children develop healthy habits and a lifetime of beautiful smiles! If you have a heart for children, and enjoy working with a fun team of like-minded professionals dedicated to quality care, we would love to meet you!

Orthodontic Dental Assisting experience is preferred, however, we will support the training and development of an experienced dental assistant. Our ideal candidate loves giving great care, is flexible and reliable, and seeks to grow professionally.

We take care of our valued Orthodontic Assistants by offering:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Health Savings Account, Flex Spending
• 401K
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities for Community Giving Back

• A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent is required.
• An Orthodontist Assistant state certification, included but not limited to, nitrous oxide, dental radiology, and expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) or expanded duties dental assistant (EDDA).
• CPR certification

Hours: Monday through Thursday 9am to 5pm

Job related experience:

• Experience working in a professional, medical, or dental environment with direct customer service is desired.
• A minimum of 1-year orthodontic assisting experience.

Job-related skills and competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills- must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to communicate with a pleasant demeanor at all times.
• Communication- effective written and verbal communication is a must with all staff and management.
• Must be able to project a capable and professional image that is reflective of company values.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills- strong attention to detail, be able to multitask and perform job duties in a timely manner.
• Must have PC skills and be able to learn and successfully use new programs as required. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is preferred; as well as experience with a fax machine, copy machine, and general office equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Dental Office Environment
• Hours may change to meet the business needs.
• Travel to offices that provide orthodontic services may be required.
• Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events and morning huddles.
• Nature of work requires an ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with patients, their parents and staff.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and be able to twist, turn, bend and stoop.