Orthodontic Assistant for Kids — Growth & Benefits

Hero Practice Services; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay with monthly bonus

PTO and paid holidays

Career growth within your practice and

Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401

Job summary

Kids Dental Place in Glendale, CA is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to provide efficient, high-quality chair-side support to the orthodontist and assist with records in the EHR system. This role reports to the Lead Orthodontic Assistant and offers growth within the practice and region.

You will maintain a clean, welcoming environment, help with patient history, and collaborate with the team to deliver compassionate dental and orthodontic services to underserved children.

Qualifications

• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements.
• Friendly outgoing demeanor and ability to actively listen to patients and parents.
• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) a plus.
• Previous experience working in a dental office preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthodontist with chair-side assistance by fitting orthodontic bands, setting up bonding, placing archwires, delivering appliances, and removing braces in a timely manner.
• Collect and record patient medical history in Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
• Collaborate with others to provide high-quality care and experience for our patients and their families.
• Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients including restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
• Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

eCW knowledge

Dental office experience

BLS CPR

Education

State radiology requirements education

Job description

Kids Dental Place in Glendale, CA is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to provide efficient, high-quality chair-side support to the orthodontist and assist with records in the EHR system. This role reports to the Lead Orthodontic Assistant and offers growth within the practice and region.

You will maintain a clean, welcoming environment, help with patient history, and collaborate with the team to deliver compassionate dental and orthodontic services to underserved children.