Job Title: Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm with a one hour lunch
Reports To: Office Manager
Location: Vails Gate and Monroe, NY

Summary of Company:

No Experience Necessary! Are you ready to work one-on-one with patients and parents? Are you the type of person that knows how to work hard in a fun environment? Do you have good character and want to work where the patient is ALWAYS number one? Vail Orthodontics has an opportunity of a lifetime!

Vail Orthodontics creates beautiful smiles while building long lasting relationships! Our friendly staff strives to provide a positive and pleasant orthodontic experience to all our patients.

We are looking for an individual that attracts other people like a magnet, takes pride in completing tasks, can use time optimally, has good attention to detail, and has excellent phone and communication skills. We have a fun atmosphere and are looking for someone that will fit the office culture.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment
• Greet and seat patients
• Evaluate patient oral hygiene and cooperation
• Take dental x-rays
• Take impressions scan and print images/photographs
• Prepare teeth for bonding
• Assist doctor with bonding
• Place and remove separators
• Initial seating of appliances
• Assist cementing bands and banded appliances
• Check for loose bands and brackets every appointment
• Remove, size and place archwires
• Chart procedures
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment
• Other duties may be assigned

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, parents, doctor, staff members and community.
• Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and parents both in person and on the telephone; pleasant telephone voice.
• Problem Solving
• Technical Skills: Use of computer, calculator
• Must have pleasant attitude to be a part of a dynamic team

Experience / Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1-2 years experience working in orthodontic / Dental office, must be proficient in taking digital radiographs and records (preferred)
• New York State Dental Assistant License a Plus

** Please submit resume with application**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you able and willing to travel to Vails Gate AND Monroe, NY?

Work Location: In person