What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant / Clinical Assistant position at Smith & Heymann Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a specialty that requires a specialized assistant. Smith & Heymann Orthodontics is looking for the best in the industry!
This position would rotate through our four offices based in Durham, Chapel Hill, Mebane, and Roxboro, NC, and availability to work in all locations is a requirement. This position is Monday-Thursday with the potential of rotating on-call weekends.
Smith & Heymann Orthodontics helps children, teens and adults achieve the smiles they have always wanted. Our dedication to scientific advancement has allowed us to help build and transform thousands of smiles and our commitment to patient satisfaction, customer service and the highest degree of professionalism has made us a top rated Orthodontic practice.
As a Clinical Assistant , you will be responsible for executing all clinical functions in accordance with the Doctors’ instructions and with consideration of the patients’ concerns and comfort. You will be working in a fast paced team oriented environment; flexibility and attention to detail are a must!
Duties:
- Greeting and seating of patients
- Take all digital x-rays, oral photos, and clinical scans
- Educate patients and parents about orthodontic treatment (both Invisalign and braces)
- Check oral hygiene and educate if needed
- Removal of braces and appliances
- In-service training for new techniques, products and procedures
- Miscellaneous projects as defined by management
Requirements:
- Orthodontic experience preferred, and experience in the dental field is required
- Computer Skills / Charting (Cloud9 and Microsoft experience is preferred)
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to multi-task
- Ethical and responsible team player
- Reliability and punctuality
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position would rotate through our four offices based in Durham, Chapel Hill, Mebane, and Roxboro, NC. Are you willing to work in all 4 locations as needed?
- Are you certified to take dental X-rays in North Carolina? Proof of certification will be required prior to hiring.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $23