Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Croco Orthodontics; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Croco Orthodontics is seeking an experienced orthodontic assistant to join their patient-focused team. The role involves chairside assisting, following treatment plans, and ensuring a positive patient experience. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented team players with a passion for patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have honesty and integrity.
• A quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Follow the doctor's treatment plan for each patient.
• Chairside orthodontic assisting.
• Assess and analyze treatment progress.

Skills

Patient Care

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Education

Certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant

Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography

Job description

We're growing and we are looking for an experienced orthodontic assistant to join our team. Our orthodontic assistants work with the doctor to guide teeth into a beautiful smile and functional bite. We strive to develop clinicians who can help treatment progress by developing clinical skills.

Joining Croco Orthodontics means:

• Becoming part of a patient focused team that is dedicated to creating an unbelievable patient experience
• Being surrounded by amazing patients and people
• Working hard to exceed the expectations of our visitors
• Enjoying what you do and having fun with our team and patients
• Striving to get better every day
• Being part of a technologically advanced orthodontic practice
• Building trust with our patients and community

What we're looking for:

• A passion for helping people achieve their desired smile
• Someone who gets excited about patient care
• Someone who wants to help our patients become lifelong dental patients who love and take care of their smile
• A person who thrives in the middle of busyness and still can make patients feel special
• A detail oriented person
• A team player
• Must have honesty and integrity
• A quick learner
• Certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners
• Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography

What you'll do:

• Follow the doctor's treatment plan for each patient
• Assess and analyze treatment progress
• Chairside orthodontic assisting and all of the skills involved with that
• Oral hygiene and appliance instructions
• Practice marketing
• Learn new skills daily
• ...and more!