Orthodontic Assistant Weddle Orthodontics
Specialty Dental Brands · Westminster, CO
if you're an Orthodontic Assistant looking for a fulfilling job in the Westminster area, we have just the opportunity for you. Our state-of-the-art Orthodontic Office is looking for a full-time Assistant to join our team (family). And guess what? Our compensation package is great as well. Compensation is based on experience. Please only apply if you are work-driven and love patient interaction. 1 plus years clinical experience needed.
Duties include:
- Help to maintain patient flow pattern by seating patients promptly and begin procedures
- Place separators, elastic chains, and wires.
- Preforms bonding of braces and Invisalign attachments
- Scales cement and checks patient for loose brackets or bonds Monitor oral hygiene of patients, instructs on correct brushing
- Deliver all instruments to sterilization to be sterilized (help as needed with sterile)
- Keeps drawers stocked, clean, and replenished Debriefs patient and parents after appointments Take X-rays, CBCT, iTero scans, and impressions.
- Charts notes for patients seen, Chart scheduling of next appointment type needed and the weeks out
- Answers any questions for parents regarding treatment
- Assists Orthodontist in any given procedure
- Anticipates what doctor may need during appointment and takes action
- Cleans chair and moves around clinic with sense of urgency
- Back up Sterilization
- Preforms side tasks daily and/or monthly as assigned by Clinic Coordinator
- Attends all other staff meetings and Daily Huddles.
- Abide by established office policies and procedures
- Representing the practice in a positive way inside and outside of the office.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of orthodontic experience is required
- be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
- possess great understanding of dental terminology
- have excellent communication and written skills
- have excellent public relations skills
- work well with patients and team
- be experienced in delivering high-level customer service
- Committed to the position arriving on time daily and staying late as needed.
Why Join Us?
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off