What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Straighten Up Orthodontics?
We are a single doctor orthodontic specialty practice located in Clearwater, FL looking for a professional, vibrant, and skilled Orthodontic Assistant to join our team.
The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent technical skills and communication skills, a natural servant leader, punctual and has a professional demeanor. A positive attitude, confidence, creative tendencies, and self-driven qualities are desired. Orthodontic assisting experience is required. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
Job Description:
Responsible for assisting the orthodontist with the delivery of patient care (face-to-face & virtual). Also assists with indirect patient care activities.
Duties include and are not limited to:
- General orthodontic assisting duties (daily tasks, providing ortho care under Rx of the Doctor, clinical notes documentation, review of clinical charts, take radiographs, sterilization, assisting with appointment scheduling, patient/parent communication, clinical non-patient facing duties, etc.).
- Plays an active role in self-organizing teams and works cohesively as with other team members.
Job Type:
Full-time (32-36 per week) (On-site)
Hours : M-F
*NOTE: This is a FULL TIME position. The employee must be available to work the required employee hours.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Local position in Clearwater, FL
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Certified Orthodontic Assistant Certification (Preferred)
- Florida Radiographer Certification (Preferred)
Experience:
- 1 years of Orthodontic Assisting experience (Required)
- Competent in Microsoft programs/applications (Preferred)
- Bilingual (Preferred, Spanish a plus)
