Part-Time Orthodontic Assistant (Bilingual Preferred)

Benevis; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Monthly bonuses based on office perfom

Benefits package

Job summary

Goodland Dentistry and Braces is seeking a Part-time Orthodontic Assistant to join our team in Texas. The role requires fluency in Spanish is preferred, with duties including patient preparation, radiographs, sterilization, and aiding orthodontists in procedures.

The ideal candidate will have an Orthodontic or Dental Assistant certification, CPR/BLS, and at least 1 year of experience with a strong focus on customer service and children.

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 in territory assigned to team.
• High focus on customer service and satisfaction.
• Must love working with children.
• Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents and staff.
• Integrity, always doing the right thing.
• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
• Professional manner and appearance at all times.

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 patient for examination and treatment.
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts.
• Take quality orthodontic facial photos.
• Responsible for the 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 chart
• Pour, trim and polish impression casts
• Fabricate custom impression trays
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Child-friendly

Attention to detail

Integrity

Dependable

Education

Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification

Job description

Goodland Dentistry and Braces is seeking a Part-time Orthodontic Assistant to join our team in Texas. The role requires fluency in Spanish is preferred, with duties including patient preparation, radiographs, sterilization, and aiding orthodontists in procedures.

The ideal candidate will have an Orthodontic or Dental Assistant certification, CPR/BLS, and at least 1 year of experience with a strong focus on customer service and children.