Orthodontic Assistant

Moshiri-Orthodontics; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Moshiri Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support our doctor team and deliver exceptional patient care. This full-time role supports chairside procedures, patient education, and documentation to ensure smooth clinical flow.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and 1–3 years of related experience. Full benefits are provided. Monday through Friday work schedule; no weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of related experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with patients and provide high level customer service.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and treatment practices.
• Chairside assistance during placement and removal of appliances.
• Take X-rays and pictures, fabricate retainers as needed.
• Maintain patient charts and transcribe doctor notes accurately.
• Keep rooms stocked, clean, sterilized, and equipment prepared.

Skills

Patient service

Orthodontics knowledge

Communication skills

Professionalism

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

The Orthodontic Assistant is a pivotal role to Moshiri 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.

Work Days:Monday through Friday (no weekends)

Full time with full benefits.

• 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 chairsidewithpatient 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 roomsstocked 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 ofOrthodontics and associated treatmentappliances 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
• Able tostay organized and follow instruction
• Professional manner and appearance at all times

Preferred - Assistants with Expanded Function Certificate (Not required to apply)

Education and Experience

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

As set forth in Moshiri Orthodontics’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.