Orthodontic Assistant/Front Desk

Island Breeze Orthodontics View Company Profile

Island Breeze Orthodontics is looking for an Orthodontic Assistant/Front Desk personnel with a positive attitude, effective communication skills and a willingness to learn. We offer a unique patient care atmosphere. **This position offers 32 hours, M/T/W/F schedule** **2+ year of clinical experience in the dental field (Orthodontics or Pediatric Dentistry) strongly preferred** Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with Cloud9, Dolphin, Dentrix or OrthoTrac is preferred. Certified Orthodontic Assistant Responsibilities (the responsibilities are, but not limited to): -An ability to multi-task is essential as well as keeping a positive attitude (good vibes). -Greeting all visitors to Island Breeze Orthodontics with a smile (keeping the vibes good) -Answering patient phone calls and scheduling appointments -E-mail communications -Effective and respectful communication between all Team members of Island Breeze Orthodontics -Comfortable speaking with patient/parents/caregivers about treatment plans and converting exams to starts-Radiograph certification is needed -Seat each patient in a timely manner -Set-up for procedures (placing brackets/full start/impressions/attachments, etc.) -Place and remove arch wires, fit bands -Take records photographs, radiographs, impressions when needed -Use the Itero for intraoral scans of patient’s mouths (we will provide training) -Place separators and explain why we placed them to patient/parent/caregiver -Delivery of retainers and discussing retainer care -Placing Herbst/Forsus/Class II correctors, RPE – or at least familiarity with these appliances -Discuss elastic compliance with patients, instructions for new appliances -Clean units after each patient -Maintenance on equipment, sterilizers, suction systems, automatic processors -Familiarity with cleaning equipment -Restocking units, notifying when to reorder items, ordering items -Clean up at the end of the day ***You must be a person that is self-motivated, dependable and have a positive attitude*** Please send your resume if you are interested in being part of the Island Breeze Orthodontics team. Please do not call the office. We will contact selected applicants for follow-up in office interviews. Orthodontic benefits after probationary period Uniform allowance after probationary period PTO granted after probationary period 5 paid holidays after probationary period Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 28 xe2x80x93 32 per week Benefits: 401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift No weekends Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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