Orthodontic Assistant - Uncommon Orthodontics

Rock Dental Brands; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Complimentary orthodontic treatment

Job summary

Uncommon Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist and care for patients across our Joplin, MO and Nevada, MO locations. You will prepare operatory, assist during examinations and ortho treatment, and help maintain a welcoming, high-quality patient experience.

Strong communication and a customer-focused attitude are essential. Experience with orthodontic procedures is a plus; training will be provided. Travel between clinics is required.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting background is helpful but not mandatory.
• Orthodontic assisting experience extremely helpful.
• Familiarity with orthodontic appliances welcome.

Responsibilities

• Communicate treatment needs to parent and patient per treatment plan.
• Identify and manage prior authorization requirements and signed consent forms.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Document treatment rendered in dental records (electronic and paper).
• Perform general housekeeping and restocking as needed.
• Travel between the Joplin and Nevada, MO clinics.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independent work

Team coordination

Tools

Dental records software

Orthodontic imaging software

Job description

It'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.

At Uncommon Orthodontics, we are a family and we absolutely insist on having FUN at work. We celebrate victories and our hard work is what allows our dentists to focus on their patients and provide the best care possible.

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.
• Travel between the Joplin and Nevada, MO clinics will be required.

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.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting background is helpful but not mandatory
• Orthodontic assisting experience extremely helpful.
• Familiarity with orthodontic appliances welcome.

Qualities

Someone with exceptional customer service skills, computer literacy, works independently and anticipates team and doctor needs.

Overall someone who is respectful to fellow team members, patients, and the Doctor and is genuinely nice and kind. If you offer all this and more, then we would love to meet you.

Total Rewards:

You’ll be welcomed into a winning culture that encourages continuous improvement, a challenging and rewarding work environment with a genuine desire to see each other succeed. We will also provide the following:

Support you Professionally:

Competitive pay, career growth opportunities, talented and motivated team who care about each other, our mission, and our patients.

Support your Health & Well-being:

flexible health and insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, and complimentary orthodontic treatments that help you and your family stay on track.

Life Balance:

Paid time off and holiday pay .

Planning for the future:

plan for the future with an industry-leading 401K retirement plan with matching company contributions.