Orthodontic Assistant - Westrock Orthodontics

Rock Dental Brands; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Dental Brands is seeking a full-time Orthodontic Assistant in Poplar Bluff, MO. You will assist the Orthodontist in providing high-quality care, prepare patients and equipment for treatment, and maintain documentation. The ideal candidate communicates well with patients and parents, ensuring understanding of treatment plans. We offer a supportive environment dedicated to teamwork and continued learning, enhancing patient experiences and making a difference in lives through our work.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and parents.
• Knowledge of prior authorization requirements.
• Proficiency in maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Orthodontist during patient examinations.
• Prepare operatory and equipment for procedures.
• Document all treatments performed.

Skills

Clear communication

Patient care

Documentation

Job description

Orthodontic Assistant page is loaded## Orthodontic Assistantlocations: Poplar Bluff, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102130It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.As an Orthodontic Assistant, you will assist the Orthodontist with patients to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. Perform clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist. Prepare patient operatory and equipment and assist the doctor during examination and ortho treatment. **A few specific job duties:*** Must communicate clearly and calmly the treatment needs to parent and patient utilizing prescribed treatment plan.* Must be able to recognize and identify prior authorization requirements, along with ensuring signed consent forms.* Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients.* Provide clear and concise documentation of all treatment rendered using electronic and paper dental records and forms.* Perform general housekeeping and restocking as needed.In summary, the goal is to serve and provide superior support to doctors and to be an example of respect and caring for our customer and office personnel.At Rock Dental Brands, we believe that every team member shares the most important job, because whether directly or indirectly, we are all crucial to the patient journey. We are a unified team with a commonly held desire to give patients positive, uplifting experiences that they will want to share with others.Our team members are committed to continuous learning. A valued-voice for both our patients and practices, our clinical teams enjoy a rewarding career, complete with educational and growth opportunities, flexibility and financial stability. We invest in our people to further their knowledge and improve our patients’ experiences.We may be a bit biased, but we think it’s one of the best companies to work for. We truly value our team members. We challenge them daily and celebrate their successes. What really sets us apart from most other jobs is the opportunity to work together as a team, to truly make a difference in our patients’ lives, and to help create smiles that will last a lifetime. We take great pride in our company’s culture because it’s so rich and deeply embedded in everything we do.