What are the responsibilities and job description for the ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT position at Kapadia Orthodontics?
Our growing orthodontic practice is looking for a positive, motivated, and reliable orthodontic assistant to join our team. We are offering up to 35 hours per week for the position, Monday to Thursday.
Skills and duties required, but not limited to, are:
- Taking X-rays (panoramic and cephalometric)
- Taking extraoral and intraoral photos
- Intraoral scans with iTero
- Taking impressions, pouring and trimming models
- Fabricating Essix retainers
- Orthodontic adjustment appointments including archwire changes, band fittings, preparation of teeth for bonding brackets, etc.
- Entering notes, charting teeth, and uploading images to Dolphin practice management software
- Reviewing care and oral hygiene instructions
- Communicating with patient and parents about treatment
- Operatory cleaning and disinfection
- Sterilization
Required Experience: 1 year of orthodontic assisting experience
Required Education:
- High School Diploma
- X-ray and CPR certifications
- EFDA
To learn more about our practice, please visit our website at www.k-orthodontics.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oviedo, FL 32765: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location