Orthodontics Assistant - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Risas-Dental-and-Brace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and vision benefits

Free dental services

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Risas-Dental-and-Brace in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a positive and professional bilingual Orthodontic Assistant (English/Spanish) to join the Risas Family. You will educate patients on treatment options and use state-of-the-art technology to deliver exceptional care and a great patient experience.

You will work hands-on with doctors, receive cross-training across dental specialties, and contribute to a fast-paced, friendly team.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish/English.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Dental Assisting Certificate preferred.
• X-ray certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Coronal polish certification preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience as an Orthodontic Assistant preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors in all dental procedures and orthodontic treatments.
• Sterilize, disinfect, and prepare instruments and equipment for patient treatment.
• Check patient dental appliances prior to adjustment and remove if necessary.
• Assist with bonding, banding, debonding, and coronal polishing procedures.
• Assist in adjustments including wire changes, tie changes, separators, and bite stops.
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients in a timely manner.
• Educate patients on general oral healthcare as directed by the doctor.
• Present treatment to patients based on doctor recommendations.
• Record patient charting and notes in the digital chart as directed.
• Maintain inventory and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Strong communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assisting Certificate

X-ray certification within 3 months

Coronal polish certification

Job description

We are seeking a positiveand professional Bilingual (English/Spanish) OrthodonticAssistantto join ourRisasFamily. OurOrthodonticAssistants are empowered to educateand communicate withour patients on treatment and procedures while using the lateststate of the arttechnologiesto provide patients with the best careand experience. We invest in our employee's growth and development through cross training in several dentalspecialtiesfor a more well-rounded experience. OurOrthodonticAssistants get toworkhands onwith thedoctors,inprovidingexceptionalcare for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Assistdoctors in all dental procedures andorthotreatments
• Sterilize,disinfect,and prepareinstruments andequipmentfor patienttreatment
• Check all patientdentalappliances prior toadjustmentand remove ifnecessary
• Assistwith bonding, banding,debonding,and coronal polishingprocedures
• Assistin adjustments including wirechanges,tie changes, placing separators,andbitestops
• Complete x-raysandintra-oral picturesof patients in an efficient and timely manner
• Educate patients on general oral healthcare asdirected by thedoctor
• Present treatment to patients based onDoctorrecommendations
• Record patient charting and all the doctor’s notes in the digital patient chart asdirected
• Maintain inventory andsupplies
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, andRisaspolicies and practices)
• Anyadditionalduties andresponsibilitiesasassigned

Qualifications

• BilingualinSpanish/English
• High School Diploma or GEDrequired
• Dental Assisting Certificatepreferred
• X-ray certification orability to obtainwithin 3months ofhire
• Coronal polish certificationpreferred
• 1-2years' experienceas an Orthodontic Assistantpreferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Must have asuperior knowledge of dental clinical operationsandterminology
• Ability toanticipatethe needs of the doctor andpatients
• Must haveawarmfriendly, outgoing personality and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and lendsupport, as a team player,to teammatesas needed.

Benefits:

• 12-hour shifts, 3 days a week
• Medical and visionbenefits
• Freedental services
• Reimbursement for X-ray and Coronal Polish Exams
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuitionreimbursementopportunities
• And many other ancillary benefits

The working environment is fun, fast paced, challenging, and rewarding with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us in this work. Begin a career that is full of meaning andvalue.