Records Technician

Sarver Streeter Orthodontics; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarver Streeter Orthodontics is seeking a Records Technician to support the Treatment Coordinator and ensure accurate patient records. You will help with scheduling, charting, and coordinating with clinicians in a fast-paced orthodontic practice.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong communication, confidentiality, and a proactive, patient-focused approach. Training is provided to grow into higher clinical and patient-care responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of orthodontics is preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to handle confidential patient information with care.

Responsibilities

• Take X-rays and photos, fabricate retainers as needed.
• Coordinate with the Treatment Coordinator and doctor to maintain patient charts and transcribe notes accurately.
• Keep patient rooms stocked, organized, clean, and sterilized; prepare equipment.
• Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors and orthodontic assistants to develop skills.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Orthodontics knowledge

Initiative

Flexibility

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Reliability

Organization

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

At Sarver Streeter Orthodontics, we use energy, drive, positivity, creativity, and heart to create beautiful smiles that will last a lifetime. We are a fast-moving team dedicated to delivering excellent esthetic results and a great experience for patients of all ages.

Summary of Position:

We are looking for someone eager to learn and grow within our practice. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to receive additional training and advance into roles with greater clinical and patient-care responsibilities based on performance and development.

The Records Technician serves as the primary supporting person to our treatment coordinator. This role will assist with various activities in working with the treatment coordinator and patients alike and will strive to be a positive, friendly, and professional addition to the team.

Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring the highest level of patient customer service is given to all patients

Taking X-Rays, pictures, fabricating retainers

Coordinate with Treatment Coordinator and doctor to maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor notes accurately

Keep patient roomsstocked and organized as well as clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment

Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors and orthodontic assistants to better develop skillset

Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Orthodontics and equipment used preferred but not required

Action-oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environment

Understand and can effectively communicate techniques utilized in the Orthodontic field

A genuine interest in working with people is essential

Have excellent written and oral communication skills

Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff

Integrity, always doing the right thing

Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality

Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled

Able tostay organized and follow instruction

Professional manner and appearance at all times

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

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