Orthodontic Assistant - Uncommon Orthodontics

Rock Dental Brands; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health insurance options

Employee Assistance Program

Complimentary orthodontic treatments

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Uncommon Orthodontics in Joplin, MO is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the Orthodontist, prepare the operatory, and assist during exams and ortho treatment. You will help ensure high-quality care and patient comfort.

While a dental assisting background is helpful but not mandatory, orthodontic assisting experience is extremely helpful and familiarity with orthodontic appliances is welcome. Travel between Joplin and Nevada, MO clinics will be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Orthodontist with patients and procedures to ensure high-quality care.
• Prepare patient operatory and equipment and assist during examinations and ortho treatment.
• Document treatment accurately in electronic and paper records.
• Travel between the Joplin and Nevada clinics as required.

Skills

Dental assisting

Orthodontic assisting

Orthodontic appliances

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.