What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Angolkar4Smiles Orthodontics?
Angolkar4Smiles is looking to hire a full-time orthodontic assistant to join our team in Tukwila & Seattle! We are looking for someone who is detail oriented and dedicated to the care and happiness of our patients. This person must enjoy working as a team and building relationships with our patients and our community. At Angolkar4Smiles, a beautiful smile is always in style!
Read more about us at our website! https://angolkar4smiles.com/
General Duties
Orthodontic Assistants/Clinicians help the orthodontist with patients who require corrective procedures for alignment and spacing issues. They assist the orthodontist in many aspects of patient care and perform certain procedures under the direction of the orthodontist. They also have certain responsibilities throughout the day to help keep the clinic flowing and patients happy. The procedures and responsibilities of the orthodontic clinician will include:
- Greeting patients and/or parents and seating them for their appointments, while making them feel comfortable and/or excited about their treatment!
- Taking x-rays, extra-oral and intra-oral photos, and scanning people’s teeth using a digital scanner.
- Educating parents/patients about their treatment. For example, how to brush around the braces to prevent cavities.
- Helping prepare the clinic at the start of the day, and preparing the treatment operatories prior to the patient’s appointment,
- Cleaning/sterilizing the operatories and equipment after the appointments.
- Entering chart notes regarding the day’s appointment and notes regarding the next appointment.
- Preparing the patient’s teeth for bonding braces.
- Placing and removing arch wires, placing and cementing certain types of appliances like space maintainers or expanders.
Qualifications
- 1 Year of Orthodontics Assisting experience
- Embraces the Hospitality Brand of the Office
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Dependable and Reliable
- Excellent Time Management
- Works Well with Others in a Team Environment with a Positive Attitude
- Fast Learner
- Adaptable and Flexible Approach to Work
Ready to Apply?
Please send us your resume! We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $29
