What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at D4C DENTAL BRANDS, INC.?
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Orthodontic Assistant - Braces of McKinney | Join Our Smile Team ??
Orthodontic Assistant Braces of McKinney
Address: 4271 Highlands Dr, McKinney, TX 75071
Department: Orthodontics
Schedule: 8:15-5:00 Tues-Friday
Position Overview
Braces of McKinney is seeking a motivated, reliable Orthodontic Assistant to join our orthodontic team. This role is essential in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting orthodontic procedures, and creating a positive patient experience in a fast-paced clinical environment.
The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with both children and families in a busy orthodontic practice.
Key Responsibilities
We take care of our valued Orthodontic Assistants by offering:
Orthodontic Assistant - Braces of McKinney | Join Our Smile Team ??
Orthodontic Assistant Braces of McKinney
Address: 4271 Highlands Dr, McKinney, TX 75071
Department: Orthodontics
Schedule: 8:15-5:00 Tues-Friday
Position Overview
Braces of McKinney is seeking a motivated, reliable Orthodontic Assistant to join our orthodontic team. This role is essential in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting orthodontic procedures, and creating a positive patient experience in a fast-paced clinical environment.
The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with both children and families in a busy orthodontic practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the orthodontist during clinical procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and patients for procedures
- Take and process dental X-rays
- Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
- Manage patient flow and ensure smooth clinic operations
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and oral hygiene
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Provide excellent patient care and customer service
- Follow all safety, infection control, and compliance protocols
- Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification
- X-Ray certification
- Experience in orthodontics
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Professional demeanor and reliability
- Strong attention to detail and organization
We take care of our valued Orthodontic Assistants by offering:
- 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
- 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
- Experience working in a professional, medical, or dental environment with direct customer service is desired.
- A minimum of 1-year orthodontic assisting experience.
- 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.
- 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.