Orthodontic Assistant - Uncommon Orthodontics

Wicresoft for Rock Dental Brands; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Uncommon Orthodontics in Nevada, MO is seeking a part-time Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist and care for patients. You will prepare operatories, assist during examinations and ortho procedures, document treatment, and help with clerical tasks while delivering friendly, professional service.

Dental assisting background is helpful; orthodontic experience is highly valued. We seek someone with compassion, teamwork, and excellent customer service, who respects patients and

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly and calmly to parent and patient using the treatment plan.
• Recognize and identify prior authorization requirements with signed consent forms.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients.
• Document all treatment rendered using electronic and paper records.
• Perform housekeeping and restocking as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Orthodontist with patients to ensure high quality care.
• Prepare patient operatory and equipment; assist during examination and ortho treatment.
• Provide clear documentation of treatment rendered in records.
• Support doctors and office personnel with daily tasks and organization.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Independent work

Team collaboration

Doctor support

Respectful

Kind

Education

Dental assisting background

Orthodontic assisting experience

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.This is a part time position that will be assisting at our Nevada, MO location.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.QualificationsDental assisting background is helpful but not mandatoryOrthodontic assisting experience extremely helpful.Familiarity with orthodontic appliances welcome.QualitiesSomeone 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.