Orthodontic Assistant: Impactful Care & Career Growth

Rock Dental Missouri Pllc; Gateway Drive (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance options

401K with company matching

Paid time off & holidays

Complimentary orthodontic treatment

Job summary

Uncommon Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist and ensure top-quality patient care. You will prepare operatory, assist during examinations and ortho treatment, and document treatment using dental records.

Travel between Joplin and Nevada, MO clinics will be required. Strong customer service, computer literacy, and the ability to work independently are essential; orthodontic experience is highly valued, though not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly and calmly treatment needs to parent and patient using prescribed treatment plan.
• Must recognize and identify prior authorization requirements and ensure signed consent forms.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients.
• Provide clear documentation of all treatment using electronic and paper records.

Responsibilities

• Assist Orthodontist with patients to ensure high quality care.
• Prepare patient operatory and equipment; assist during examination and ortho treatment.
• Document treatment rendered in dental records; perform general housekeeping and restocking.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Clear communication

Independent worker

Education

Dental assisting background

Orthodontic assisting experience

Tools

Electronic dental records

Job description

Uncommon Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist and ensure top-quality patient care. You will prepare operatory, assist during examinations and ortho treatment, and document treatment using dental records.

Travel between Joplin and Nevada, MO clinics will be required. Strong customer service, computer literacy, and the ability to work independently are essential; orthodontic experience is highly valued, though not mandatory.