Orthodontic/Dental Clinical Assistant

The Who:

Orthodontic Practice

The What:

Seeking a full-time experienced Orthodontic or Dental Assistant with a minimum of three (3) years experience.

The Where:

Pembroke Pines, FL (two locations - both in Pines)

The When:

We are in no rush to hire. We hire right and when we feel the right candidate fits what we are in search for to gel with our practice and clientele.

The Why:

You are looking for your career and we are hiring!

*Please note that our team travels between locations. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel to scheduled offices as necessary.

Our office is growing, high-tech, and professional, and we are seeking more professionals to add to our team. We create beautiful smiles. We build lasting relationships. We make a difference. We are not saving lives, but we are certainly changing them.. If you are ready to be part of a game changing team, come join us!

Non-negotiables

• Customer service is #1!
• Be committed to teamwork
• Responsible and results orientated
• Willing to work in a fast paced high tech-office environment
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Minimum 2 years of Clinical Assistant with Ortho or Dental experience
• We are seeking someone who does not have the 9 - 5 mindset: if the work for the day is not complete we work until it is finished
• Do things with the right intention the first time

Language Skills

Excellent knowledge of the English language is required as well as the ability to speak, read and write clearly.

Special Skills/Abilities

Strategic Agility: See ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulate visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.

Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; listens, builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; truly values people, can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully, is constantly and consistently one of the top personal performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and has the ability to motivate and inspire others for results.

Process Management: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; can see opportunities for synergy and integration's; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish

Compensation and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience & skills; A working interview will be required to determine level of Clinical skills.

Certificates & Licensure: Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record with reliable transportation

Specific Clinical Duties

• Prepare and maintain orthodontic instruments, supplies and equipment
• Greet and seat patients
• Evaluate patient oral hygiene and cooperation
• Take dental x-rays such as a 3D ICAT and Pan/Ceph images
• Itero Scanning for Invisalgn, aligners and retainers
• 3-D Printing
• Proficient in taking patient pictures
• Prepare teeth and assist doctor for bonding procedures (placement of braces)
• Place and remove separators
• Fit and cement bands
• Initial seating of appliances such as space maintainers and palate expanders
• Assist cementing bands and banded appliances
• Remove, size and place arch-wires
• Assist with debonding (removal of braces) procedures
• Place Bonded retainer (permanent)
• Record procedures in treatment card (Dolphin Management)

Dental Infection Control

• Follow the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and local standards
• Clean, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulate instruments
• Disinfect treatment area and units

Patient Management

• Deliver patient personal oral care, appliance and elastic instructions
• Encourage, educate and motivate patients to follow doctor’s recommendations
• Educate parents and patients on treatment progress

Practice Promotion

• Implement approaches to attract a constant flow of new patients and to maximize referrals
• Maintain good relationships with referring dentists and other professionals in the community
• Support friends and family of current patients who could benefit from orthodontics to make an exam appointment

Laboratory Procedures (If help is required)

• Fabricate clear retainers and aligners

Work Environment

This job operates in a fast-paced clinical office environment. This role routinely uses standard dental equipment such as x-rays, clinical hand tools, mirrors, etc. This role routinely uses office equipment such as computers, printers, and cameras.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.; Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, kneel and twist /turn to accommodate reaching for supplies and working with patients
• Must have normal vision or use of glasses /corrective lenses to bring vision to normal standards
• Must have strong manual dexterity
• Strong communication skills; Articulate in dealing with patients and staff

Please Note: This above job description is not limited to the listed duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor and/or upper management staff. This posting is for an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.'
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This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Clinical Setting:

• General Dentistry
• Specialty Clinic

Dental Specialty:

• Orthodontics

Typical end time:

• 6PM

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25