Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Orthodontic Assistant

Are you ready to work somewhere you love and be able to positively impact patients' lives? 

Greetings from Coastal Smiles Orthodontics ! We are happy that you have expressed interest in becoming part of our team. Here at Coastal Smiles Orthodontics , our number one priority is our patients. To provide the best care, we need to find the best of the best talent to join our team. We are currently looking to add an Orthodontic Assistant to our growing office. This job requires an outgoing, energetic personality. You determine the patient's overall experience in our office. Your job requires attention to detail and accuracy. You are executing the treatment plan provided by the doctor. It is crucial that you listen to the doctor's directions, perform the procedure correctly, efficiently, and accurately document the patient's chart.

The best part yet… no experience is required, and we are willing to train the RIGHT person! If you have an amazing work ethic, paired with a great attitude and personality, we want to talk to you!

Please note: there are 2 assessment quizzes that you must take following your application process to complete your application submission. No matter how great you may be, if you don't complete the assessments, we unfortunately, cannot consider you at this time. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Qualities in a strong clinical technician: Time Management, Organized, Attention to Detail, Willingness to Learn, Friendly, Outgoing, Team Player

Duties:

The Technician is responsible for assisting the orthodontist in clinical treatment of patients. The Technician is also responsible for the cleanliness of the clinical area, sterilization of instruments and stocking all the clinical supplies. As well as regularly cleaning and maintaining the equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Cleaning and preparation of units/chairs before each patient.
• Greet and seat patients, never leaving a seated patient unattended.
• Anticipate and assist the orthodontist's needs at all times.
• Charting of patient procedures to include charges (if applicable), procedure and length of time for next visit.
• Dismissal of patient and explanation of procedure to parent with review of progress.
• Radiographs to include: panoramic and cephalometric.
• Placement and removal of separator
• Utilizing intraoral scanner
• Checking all patient appliances prior to adjustment or wire changes
• Intraoral and extraoral photographs
• Changing archwires or elastic ties
• Processing of all x-rays
• Deliver retainers and other removable appliances
• Adjustment of removable appliances
• Banding and bonding procedures
• Debanding/debonding procedures
• Removal of bonding materials
• Give patient instruction for cooperation and motivation
• Re-cementing loose bands/rebonding of loose brackets
• Documentation of all communication and procedures in patient chart
• Fabrication or fitting of extraoral and preformed appliances
• Cleaning and replenishing of x-ray equipment
• Preparing bracket setups
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the orthodontist

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• Radiology Certification
• Orthodontic Experience 1 Year (but not required)

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Good interpersonal skills to develop an effective relationship with patients, parents, doctors, and team members.
• Typing skills for entries into patient charts.
• Effective verbal skills to communicate with and educate patients and parents to treatment.

JOB TYPE: Full Time (Monday-Thursday with opportunity for Fridays)

SALARY: Generous Salary + Bonuses

LOCATIONS: Travel between 2 offices (Arroyo Grande and Santa Maria)

BENEFITS:

• 401 K with 4% Match
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Our patients mean everything to us. We want to fill this critical role with someone who is not only a phenomenal clinical assistant but is also dedicated to giving our patients the outstanding experience they deserve. If you are interested in being a part of our work family, please send us your resume! We can't wait to meet you!

Smile Big. Dream Bigger.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Arroyo Grande, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person