Orthodontic Assistant - Westrock Orthodontics

3M HEALTHCARE; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Motivated team environment

Health insurance options

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Westrock Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the Orthodontist with patients and treatment. You will prepare operatory, assist during examinations and ortho procedures, and maintain dental records across related clinics.

Qualifications include orthodontic assisting experience and familiarity with orthodontic appliances, along with strong customer service and computer literacy. Travel between North Little Rock, Conway, and Russellville offices will be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Orthodontist with patients to ensure high quality care.
• Prepare patient operatory and equipment; assist the doctor during exam and ortho treatment.
• Document all treatment rendered using electronic and paper records; maintain records.
• Travel between North Little Rock, Conway, and Russellville clinics as required.

Skills

Dental assisting

Orthodontic assisting

Customer service

Computer literacy

Tools

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 Westrock 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 North Little Rock, Conway, and Russellville 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.

Requirements and 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, including employer-paid pre-tax Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• complimentary dental and orthodontic treatments that help you and your family stay on track.

Life Balance

• Paid time off and holiday pay with no waiting period.

Planning for the future

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