Part-time Orthodontic Assistant

Benevis; Town of Texas, Amarillo (WI, TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating smiles and providing quality dental care. As an Orthodontic Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care and supporting our mission to enhance community health. This role emphasizes teamwork and a positive patient experience, especially with children, who make up a significant portion of our clientele. With a focus on integrity and service, you will help foster a welcoming environment while participating in community events. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Monthly Bonuses

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

401K with Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in Orthodontic Assisting preferred.
• Must have CPR/BLS Certification and Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care and educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Assist dental staff and prepare patients for treatment.
• Document patient information and ensure operational readiness.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Compassion

Integrity

Education

Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Orthodontic Assistant

Allington Dental and Braces

• Part-Time
• Days and Hours: Weds-Thurs 9-6pm

Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do. With over 3000 employees in offices across the country from clinical to support staff, we are united in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles through providing high-quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Are you ready to join us in creating our next million smiles? We have JUST the opportunity for you.

We are actively seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. Support our mission to provide excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Find your opportunity to make an impact:

• Get out into your community — participate in local events including school screenings, presentations, and any opportunity to promote a positive image of us
• Participate in morning huddles (even ask to run one!), let your peers know how much you appreciate them, highlight great examples of customer focus, collaboration, etc.
• Love working with kids (they make up 70% or more of our patient base)

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
• Guide parents and patients through our processes before treatment
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instruction
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts
• Take quality orthodontic facial photos
• Ensure operational readiness
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste, and prepare impression materials
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Clean chairs and rooms
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient charts
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts
• Fabricate custom impression trays
• Perform duties with integrity, adhering to all regulations, standards, and compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (State dependent)
• Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting
• CPR/BLS Certification Required
• Willing to travel within the assigned territory
• High focus on customer service and satisfaction
• Love working with children
• Compassion and high level of service for patients, parents, and staff
• Integrity and dependability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to organize work, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Professional manner and appearance

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly bonuses based on office performance
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays, and more!

We value teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment, or tolerate it in our workplace. Discrimination includes but is not limited to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.