Dental - Orthodontic Assistant

Description

As an Orthodontic Dental Assistant with Wild Smiles, you will play a vital role in ensuring children develop healthy habits and a lifetime of beautiful smiles! If you have a heart for children, and enjoy working with a fun team of like-minded professionals dedicated to quality care, we would love to meet you!

Requirements:

DA Certification

Xray Certified

Orthodontic experience!

Schedule: Tuesdays 745a - 4p, Wednesdays 745a -430p, Thursday 715a - 4p

Benefits:


* Paid Time Off


* Paid Holidays


* Medical, Dental and Vision benefits


* Health Savings Account, Flex Spending


* 401K


* Short and Long Term Disability Insurance


* Life Insurance


* Opportunities for Community Giving Back

Requirements



* A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent is required.


* An Orthodontist Assistant state certification, included but not limited to, nitrous oxide, dental radiology, and expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) or expanded duties dental assistant (EDDA).


* CPR certification

Job related experience:


* Experience working in a professional, medical, or dental environment with direct customer service is desired.


* A minimum of 1-year orthodontic assisting experience.

Job-related skills and competencies:


* Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills- must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.


* Must be customer service oriented and able to communicate with a pleasant demeanor at all times.


* Communication- effective written and verbal communication is a must with all staff and management.


* Must be able to project a capable and professional image that is reflective of company values.


* Must possess excellent organizational skills- strong attention to detail, be able to multitask and perform job duties in a timely manner.


* Must have PC skills and be able to learn and successfully use new programs as required.

Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is preferred; as well as experience with a fax machine, copy machine, and general office equipment.

Working Conditions:


* Dental Office Environment


* Hours may change to meet the business needs.


* Travel to offices that provide orthodontic services may be required.


* Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events and morning huddles.


* Nature of work requires an ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with patients, their parents and staff.


* Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.


* Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and be able to twist, turn, bend and stoop.