What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Dental Arts Of Westwood?
About us
Dental Arts Of Westwood has been voted the best dental practice in Westwood for 13 years straight!
We are looking for an ortho and a general assistant***
Licensed Orthodontic Dental Assistant of 3 years
We're building the best dental team, and would love to have an experienced dental assistant with a great attitude to join our fun, exciting, fast pace state-of-the-art, family-owned office. High compensation based on your work, and limitless growth potential.
FYI: We have small puppies that come to the office so no fear of dogs :)
We are looking forward to meeting a friendly, motivated assistant with dental experience for this patient care focused position. We look forward to meeting a self-starter with team building experience to contribute to our amazing team of people.
All general dental procedure experience is desired and the ability to be trained to fit into our strong, driven and compassionate group of friendly staff.
*** REQUIRE a Radiology certified***
Responsibilities
- Sterilize instruments
- Contribution to communication huddles
- Assist the orthodontist
- Able to take x-rays
- Invisalign / braces knowledge
- Basic lab work (impressions/pour models)
- Prepare examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place
- Assist in updating and maintaining client dental records
- Provide support to orthodontist, and staff as needed
- Offer patients advice and materials necessary to maintain good dental health
- Prevent the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment
- Team player mentality
- Empathy and compassion for people
- Ability to listen, understand, and following directions
- Good communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- A willingness to learn and grow
Competitive pay and benefits for a long term, Perfect fit.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $28