Orthodontic Assistant (We Train!)

Kozlowski DePascale Orthodontics; East Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus opportunities

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A dental practice in the community is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support their doctor team. This role involves establishing rapport with patients, educating them on orthodontic care, and assisting with patient procedures. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. Along with competitive hourly rates, benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a retirement plan with matching, and more. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled.
• Able to stay organized and follow instruction.
• Professional manner and appearance at all times.

Responsibilities

• Establish a trusting rapport with patients.
• Educate the patients on orthodontic care.
• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances.
• Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe doctor notes accurately.
• Keep patient rooms stocked and organized.

Skills

Dependable with consistent attendance

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Compassion and high level of service

Integrity

Action-oriented and adaptive

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

This listing is to gather a pool of candidates for our next opportunity. We do not have a current opening, but applicants will receive an opportunity to come in for an open house and meet the team and be shortlisted for our next available opening.

*** NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! WE TRAIN AND COVER ALL TRAINING / CERTIFICATION COSTS! ***

NO CALLS, PLEASE!

Summary of Position

The Orthodontic Assistant is a pivotal role to Kozlowski DePascale Orthodontics and serves as the primary supporting person to our doctor team. This role will assist with various activities in working with the doctors and patients alike and will strive to be a positive, friendly, and professional addition to the team.

Responsibilities

• Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring the highest level of patient customer service is given to all patients
• Educate the patients on orthodontic care and treatment practices
• Work chairside with patient care including assisting in placing and removing orthodontic appliances
• Taking X-Rays, pictures, fabricating retainers
• Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor notes accurately
• Keep patient rooms stocked and organized as well as clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment
• Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors to better develop skillset
• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Dependable with consistent attendance and punctuality
• Action-oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environment
• Understand and can effectively communicate techniques utilized in the Orthodontic field
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff
• Integrity, always doing the right thing
• Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality
• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
• Able to stay organized and follow instruction
• Professional manner and appearance at all times

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! WE TRAIN!

Benefits

In addition to your hourly rate, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes monthly bonus opportunities, Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision coverage, a retirement plan (401‑k) with a percentage match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, an employee assistance program, and several other benefit options.

Benefit-eligible new hires can enroll in coverage that is effective on their first day of employment. Further details on the benefits program are available upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in Kozlowski DePascale Orthodontics’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.