What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Cherokee Orthodontics?
Privately owned orthodontic practice with 2 locations in Canton and Woodstock. We have a new position open to add one rockstar orthodontic assistant.
Responsibilities:
- Sterilization: Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments for procedures
- Records: Take and develop dental x-rays and other medical imaging as directed by the orthodontist
- Take Impressions and fabricate essix retainers
- Assist the orthodontist with various dental procedures and treatments
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
- Assist with scheduling appointments and managing patient records using cloud 9.
- All our employees are very well coordinated and work as a great team. We need our new team member to be the same
- Monday - Thursday 8:00 am -5:00 pm ( About 34 hours a week)
- Sometimes we are open half Fridays
Requirements:
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) preferred
- Experience in orthodontics is highly desirable
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages, including children and adolescents
- Knowledge of dental anatomy and terminology
Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Uniform allowance
Experience:
- Orthodontic assistant: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $45,000