Experienced Orthodontic Assistant in a High Energy Office Position Available In New York, New York

Experienced Orthodontic Assistant in a High Energy Office Manhattan Family Orthodontics New York, NY Job Details Full-time $20 – $28 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Uniform allowance Parental leave 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Bereavement leave Retirement plan Prescription drug insurance Paid sick time Qualifications CPR Certification Dental assisting Customer service Mid-level Registered Dental Assistant 1 year Medical imaging Communication skills AED Certification Full Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Orthodontic Assistant with hands on experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience of at least 1 year orthodontic assisting , with a focus on delivering exceptional patient service and maintaining high-quality records. Mon-Thur 9:30am-6:30pm 2 Fridays per month 10:00am-6:30pm 2 Saturdays per month 8:30am-2:00pm •Job Summary•Clinical duties: Assisting the orthodontist during treatment & working independently under doctors instructions to prepare patients, and providing oral health instructions. This can include etching and sealants, removing and replacing ligatures and wires, and removing excess cement from brackets.

Administrative duties:

Scheduling appointments, thoroughly maintaining dental records during every visit/interaction .

Patient care:

Communicating patient needs and concerns with the orthodontist, and providing post-treatment care instructions.

Equipment preparation:

Sterilizing instruments and equipment, and assembling trays.

Imaging:

Taking digital x-rays, intraoral images, photos, and iTero scans.

Laboratory duties:

Submitting all patient labs to appropriate companies, ensuring timely arrival of labs. Printing 3D models. Printing/trimming Essix retainers.

Inventory control:

Maintaining patient room supplies, laboratory room supplies, and ensuring inventory is appropriately stocked.

Patient progress:

Keeping track of patient progress using records. Office appearance & cleanliness: throughout the work day and at end of each work day, proper cleaning of operatory, lab and common spaces. •Qualifications•At least 1 full year experience in orthodontic assisting. Strong knowledge of orthodontic procedures. Familiarity with Panoramic, Cephelometric x-rays & iTero Scan. Compliant with HIPAA regulations and guidelines. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks and patients. Patient load per day varies between 35-65. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with patients and staff. Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 – $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Prescription drug insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Uniform allowance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person