What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Hero Practice Services?
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Pay Range: From $16.00 per Hour for “Entry-Level” and up to $28.00 per Hour for Very Experienced, Well-Qualified Professionals.
Job Profile: Orthodontic Assistant
Overview:
Hero Practice Services is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist(s) in providing excellent, high-quality care to patients.
Hero Practice Services is the only practice management company focused on delivering the systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently deliver quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities. With offices across the country, we have helped millions of children and young people gain access to the care they need since 2006. Working at Hero is both a career and a calling … join us, BE A HERO!
The Opportunity:
This role has the unique opportunity to support the Heroes who actively serve the children and young people in our communities by improving their overall health and well-being.
You will be responsible for the following:
- Provide orthodontist with excellent chair-side assistance by fitting orthodontic bands, bonding set-up, placement of archwires, delivery of appliances, and removal of braces in a timely manner
- Accurately collect and record patient medical history in Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR) system
- Provide and encourage the highest level of customer service and quality care
- Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
- Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).
You will be required to possess the following:
- State Certification/License (where applicable)
- Understands State and OSHA/HIPAA/CDC compliance requirements
- Radiology Certification (where applicable)
- Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
- Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of orthodontics.
Your Compensation and Benefits will include the following:
- Monthly Bonus Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings Plan, Disability and much more!
- Professional Advancement Opportunities in an established, growing health care group.
Physical Requirements
This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.
Salary : $16 - $28
