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Mellion Orthodontics
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$43,717 / year median in Ohio
+16% projected growth
Job Description
At Mellion Orthodontics, we are a busy, highly respected and quality-oriented orthodontic practice that utilizes the latest technology to provide exceptional treatment and service to our patients. We are patient focused and team driven. Our team at Mellion Orthodontics strives to give our patients the best orthodontic care while providing a fun and unique patient experience. Drs. Zach, Alex and Joe are experts on growth, facial development, teeth and jaw alignment, and our practice is limited to orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. We are a family of orthodontists and want to make you feel like family, too. Mellion Orthodontics is proud to be the top Invisalign® provider in Northeast Ohio and our doctors are in the top 1% of all Invisalign® providers worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill the part-time role of an Orthodontic Assistant in our Medina office which involves direct patient care with a variety of responsibilities that help our patients achieve great smiles with Invisalign® and braces. To the right person, we offer a fun, challenging and rewarding career that offers great work-life balance. Check us out at www.mellionortho.com as well as on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube & TikTok (@mellionsmiles). Applicants should fully complete the application to be considered for this position. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. •Once you have completed your application, please be sure to check your junk/spam folders; your phone interview invitation may have been directed there.•If you're the right candidate, you: Thrive on a fast-paced environment and positivity Are passionate about customer service and serve our patients and families with a smile, compassion and sense of urgency Demonstrate attention to detail and ask questions to ensure accuracy Work independently to achieve team goals and can quickly change course to do what is best for the team Value your time and the time of others to keep patient appointments on schedule Appreciate and contribute to a spotless work environment, ensuring the health and safety of all who step foot in our office Seek a permanent, part-time position (approximately 24-30 hours/week) Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Communicating clearly with patients and parents Scheduling appointments Taking detailed, accurate notes of patient visits Educating patients on and demonstrating proper oral hygiene techniques and wearing elastics or Invisalign aligners Assisting the doctor in orthodontic procedures (arch-wire changes, placing and debonding of braces, placing Invisalign attachments, taking dental X-rays, capturing intraoral and facial photographs, and intraoral scans with iTero scanner, etc.) Sterilization of instruments and infection prevention throughout treatment area and office Learning to anticipate needs of doctor and teammates to ensure an efficient workflow throughout the day Organizing and restocking treatment and storage areas Other responsibilities as needed