Orthodontic Assistant - Westrock Orthodontics

Rock Dental Missouri PLLC; West Plains (MO); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rock Dental Missouri PLLC in West Plains, MO seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist and deliver high-quality care to patients.

You will prepare operatories, assist during examinations and procedures, communicate treatment needs to parents, ensure consent forms are in place, document care, and help maintain a safe, comfortable patient environment.

Formación

• Clear communication with patients and parents about treatment plans
• Ability to identify and address prior authorization requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation of all treatments
• Support patient comfort and safety during visits

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Orthodontist during examinations and ortho treatment
• Prepare patient operatory and equipment
• Communicate treatment needs to parent and patient
• Ensure signed consent forms and authorization requirements are in place
• Maintain comfort and safety of patients
• Document all treatment in electronic and paper records
• Perform general housekeeping and restocking as needed

Conocimientos

Clear communication

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Herramientas

Electronic dental records

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

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.