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OrthoWorks Orthodontics
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
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What they do
A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$49,655 / year median in California
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Love Creating Beautiful Smiles? Join Our Orthodontic Team! Are you a friendly, motivated, and detail-oriented dental assistant who loves working with young patients and helping create beautiful smiles? Our growing and stable orthodontic practice is looking for a full-time (or part-time) Dental Assistant to join our award-winning team! We are proud to be one of the top 5 Invisalign® practices in the world and pride ourselves on offering a fun and family-friendly work environment. If you have an eye for beauty and find it rewarding to help patients transform their smiles, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Job Description The purpose of the Dental Assistant's role is to efficiently and professionally assist and facilitate the Doctor with all procedures, enabling the Doctor to provide the highest quality orthodontics for all patients. As a result of your work your goal is to have satisfied patients who complete their treatment plans and refer others as a result of excellent service and high-quality care. Responsibilities and Duties Greet and seat patients with warmth and professionalism Assist the orthodontist with braces and Invisalign® procedures Educate patients on dental health and treatment options to support practice goals Provide an outstanding patient experience to children, teens, and adults Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications and Skills Outgoing, friendly personality with excellent communication skills Current DA license required Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred (orthodontic experience is a plus!) Passion for working with young patients and helping them achieve their dream smiles