Orthodontic Assistant

•Sign on Bonus •If you are a friendly, energetic and outgoing orthodontic assistant and looking for long-term growth opportunities in a family-oriented environment, we will love to have you join the Kashner Orthodontic Team. We are looking for a compassionate individual who is willing to learn and perform multiple tasks. Integrity and Reliability are a must . Prior experience in orthodontics is required. The right person for this job is social, outgoing, and great working with their hands. The buzz of activity in our office as people attend their appointments keeps us busy and makes the day fly by. We treat patients of various ages, from children to adults, The smiles we help create take a lot of detailed work. We are good with our hands when working on technical procedures, and we are happy and compassionate people who enjoy the satisfaction of making the lives of our patients better. Professionalism and a friendly smile are a must!

Summary :

The Orthodontic Assistant will assist the Doctor in both clinical & administrative duties including: prepare patients for procedures, sterilize & disinfect instruments and treatment area, taking orthodontic records, removing and replacing arch wires, assist doctor in banding and bonding procedures, use of slow & high-speed hand pieces, educate patients on proper oral hygiene, schedule appointments chairside, and patient care correspondence. Here's what we're looking for : Outgoing, positive, and social person with a genuine love for helping others Someone who can accurately and gently perform complex procedures in a timely manor The ability to do the above while simultaneously making the patient feel comfortable, valued, and at ease Someone who shares the passion, vision, and core values of our practice Hard-working self-starter Receptive to constantly learning new skills Qualifications Detail oriented in order to work efficiently & maintain patient comfort. Demonstrate excellent communication skills by talking to others to convey information effectively. Able to comfortably & efficiently handle multiple deadlines & task assignments. Comfortable seeing & able to maintain a professional demeanor & attitude Present in a professional, clean, well-groomed, & cooperative manner. Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality to HIPAA standards. Adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards. Flexible & understand that job duties may change from time to time & that this individual may be asked to assist in other areas of the office. Flexible & understand that work schedule assignments may change. Able to work both independently & cooperatively in team settings Active RDA License with the Department of Health required. This is a full-time position; our office is open 4 days a week with alternating Mondays & Fridays.

Hours:

Mondays 9am-5pm, Tuesdays 8am-5pm, Wednesdays 7:30-4pm, Thursday 7:30-4pm, Fridays 8am-4pm

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee discount Family leave Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person