Orthodontic Assistant (We Train!)

Kozbraces; Mississippi; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Orthodontic Assistant at a forward-thinking practice where no experience is necessary! This role is essential in supporting our doctors and providing excellent patient care. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a friendly, professional environment, assisting with various tasks including patient education, chairside assistance, and maintaining a clean workspace. The practice is dedicated to training and covering all certification costs, ensuring you have the skills needed to succeed. If you are compassionate, dependable, and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• No experience necessary; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and orthodontic procedures.
• Maintain patient charts and ensure cleanliness of equipment.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and practices.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Compassion

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web Browser

Job description

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

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.

Essential Job Function:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Dependable with consistent attendance and punctuality.
2. Action-oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environment.
3. Understand and can effectively communicate techniques utilized in the Orthodontic field.
4. Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff.
6. Integrity, always doing the right thing.
7. Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality.
8. Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled.
9. Attention to detail.
10. Able to stay organized and follow instruction.
11. Professional manner and appearance at all times.
12. Computer skills: Microsoft Office and Web Browser.

Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
2. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! WE TRAIN!