What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Bunn Orthodontic Group?
Bunn Orthodontic Group is looking for a professional Orthodontic Assistant to join our motivated and ambitious team. The ideal candidate for this position will have exceptional attention-to-detail and will be intelligent, organized, dependable, driven, forward thinking, and ready to take their career to the next level with a growing company. Office hours:
Monday 8-5
Tuesday 8-6
Wednesday 8-5
Thursday 8-5
Friday 8-5
Responsibilities:
- Clearly communicate patient needs/concerns with the orthodontist
- Thoroughly educate patients on various procedures and treatment recommendations
- Provide post-operative and general oral health care instructions to patients
- Gather all patient dental records
- Notate patient charting and clinical notes
- Take digital x-rays
- Provide chair side assistance to the orthodontist during treatment
- Maintain patient room supplies and ensure inventory is appropriately stocked
- Sterilize instruments and equipment and assemble trays
- Perform various laboratory duties
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must have prior experience as an orthodontic assistant
- Knowledge of dental/orthodontic terminology
- Previous experience using Orthotrac practice management software is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Exceptional attention-to-detail
Benefits:
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Paid Time-Off
- 401
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Potential for monthly bonuses!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location