What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontics Assistant position at Potomac Falls Orthodontics?
We are seeking a hardworking, positive, and dependable orthodontic assistant to join our office and ensure that each patient receives outstanding, individualized service at each appointment. Must have previous experience in the Orthodontics field. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of each clinical day.
- Work with other team members, both clinical and administrative, to help the day run smoothly.
- Ensure that patients have an excellent experience in a friendly environment.
- Efficiently see several patients per day in a timely manner.
- Assist in instrument sterilization via cold sterile and autoclave methods.
- Serve as chairside clinical assistant, demonstrating proficiency in all areas of orthodontic assisting including photographs, radiographs (panoramic and lateral cephalogram), impressions, digital scanning (iTero), reties, wire changes, initial bracket placement and bracket repositioning, expander placement/checks, aligner and retainer delivery and checks, and essix retainer fabrication.
- Provide instructions to patients/parents throughout the orthodontic treatment. This includes initial expander instructions, adjustment to braces instructions, oral hygiene instructions at the start of and throughout treatment, initial aligner instructions, and retainer instructions.
- Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the doctor.
Benefits:
We offer a great benefits package that include: health, vision, and dental for dependent children, 401(k), uniforms provided, holiday pay, and paid time off for Full-Time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Orthodontics Assistant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $25