Orthodontics Assistant - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Risas Dental and Braces; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and vision benefits

Free dental services

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

Risas Dental and Braces in Phoenix seeks a positive, professional Bilingual (English/Spanish) Orthodontic Assistant to educate patients on treatment options and procedures while using state-of-the-art technology to deliver excellent care and experience.

You will work hands-on with doctors, participate in cross-training across dental specialties, and help maintain a fun, fast-paced practice that values growth, teamwork, and patient-first care.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented and organized with good patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors in all dental procedures and orthodontic treatments.
• Sterilize, disinfect, and prepare instruments and equipment.
• Check patient dental appliances prior to adjustments and remove if necessary.
• Assist with bonding, banding, debonding, and coronal polishing.
• Assist in adjustments including wire changes and separators.
• Complete X-rays and intra-oral photos efficiently.
• Educate patients on oral healthcare as directed by the doctor.
• Present treatment options to patients based on doctor recommendations.
• Record charting and notes in the digital patient chart.
• Maintain inventory and supplies; follow OSHA/HIPAA and policies.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Cert

Tools

X-ray 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.