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Orthodontic Assistant - PRN Braces of McKinney | Join Our Smile Team ??
Orthodontic Assistant Braces of McKinney
Address:4271 Highlands Dr, McKinney, TX 75071
Department: Orthodontics
Schedule: PRN
Position Overview
Braces of McKinneyis seeking a motivated, reliableOrthodontic Assistantto 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
Required Qualifications
- ActiveRegistered 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
Benefits
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
Job related experience:
- Experience working in a professional, medical, or dental environment with direct customer service is desired.
- A minimum of 1-year orthodontic assisting experience.
Job-related skills and competencies:
- 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.
Working Conditions:
- 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.
D4C Dental Brands, together with its affiliated practices, is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.