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DENTAL ADMINISTRATORS INC; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

DENTAL ADMINISTRATORS INC. is seeking an Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join the team on a part-time basis, with potential to transition to full-time and full benefits.

Responsibilities include patient communication, room preparation, sterilization, and assisting with orthodontic treatment planning. The role emphasizes exceptional patient service, efficient office flow, and collaboration with Orthodontists, Treatment Coordinators, and Eesigned teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as an orthodontic dental assistant is preferred.
• Strong patient-focused approach and communication skills.
• Comfort with operating dental imaging equipment and maintaining sterilization standards.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients seeking advanced cosmetic dentistry.
• Prepare treatment rooms, open bay chairs, sterilize instruments, and maintain a clean environment.
• Ensure exceptional patient experience and office efficiency.
• Follow the orthodontist's instructions and directives.
• Make care calls to patients and set expectations for the first visit.
• Receive patients on their first visit and ensure smooth flow.
• Assist orthodontists and Treatment Coordinator in explaining treatment plans.
• Communicate effectively with Associate Doctors and Teams.
• Operate X‑ray equipment safely and effectively.
• Utilize 3D scanners for treatment planning and patient education.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Tools

X-Ray equipment

3D scanners

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated, punctual, and outgoing Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for customer focused, compassionate, and dedicated to facilitating solutions to patient’s dental health needs. The Orthodontic Dental Assistant will work in a growing practice with a great team that makes coming to work engaging and supportive. In working with new & existing team members with an open heart & mind; additional responsibilities including the below:

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Continuously engage and work with patients seeking advanced cosmetic dentistry
• Prepare treatment rooms, open bay chairs, sterilize instruments, and ensure a clean and organized environment
• Ensure exceptional patient experience and office efficiency.
• Follow the Orthodontist’s instructions and adhere to the Orthodontist’s directives.
• Make care calls to all patients, answer initial questions, set and manage expectations for the first visit
• Proactively receive patients on their first visit and ensure smooth patient flow throughout the visit
• Assist Orthodontists and Treatment Coordinator in explaining patient's treatment plans as needed
• Ensure effective communication with Associate Doctors and Teams.
• Ability to operate X-Ray equipment safely and effectively.
• Utilize advanced technologies such as 3D scanners for treatment planning and patient education
• Performs miscellaneous job-related as assigned

Part-time to start, with opportunity to lead to Full Time position with full benefits. *Hourly rate DOE.