What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Ortho360?
Come join the Ortho 360 Team! We are an independent orthodontic practice with multiple locations in and around the Austin area. Our practice mission is to deliver exceptional care and exceed patient expectations. We need energetic, thoughtful and quality people to join us as we grow and prosper!
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an EXPERIENCED orthodontic assistant for our Bastrop, Moulton, 38th, and Lakeway Office! Our ideal candidate must be reliable, punctual, a team player, have a professional appearance and attitude as well as a strong work ethic.
What You’ll Do
- Assisting the doctors, preparing for the days patients by sterilizing & bagging instruments, making adjustment trays, going over each patient chart, taking impressions for retainers, appliances, Invisalign and scanning with iTero for Invisalign, fabricating retainers, proper OSHA guidelines of clean up, placement & removal of brackets, wires, appliances, bands, etc in patient’s mouths, capturing records including x-rays and intraoral photos, help the doctors to clearly see problems & changes within a patient’s mouth and learn the direction in which we will be treating the patient.
- Stocking of necessary equipment, all necessary charting in each patient chart, teaching patients/parents the importance of oral hygiene, explaining in great detail the steps of preparation as you go, as well as the care & maintenance of any new appliance(s).
- Scheduling appointments, answering the phone as necessary and always helping your team with anything you can assist with at the needed time.
The Perks!
- Competitive pay
- PTO
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Saving Account
- Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
- 401(k)
Basic Qualifications
- Orthodontic experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Dolphin dental software
- Spanish (is a plus)
This can be a Full-time position with an excellent benefits package or you may opt for the flexibility of a Part-time position!
We look forward to hearing from YOU!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.18 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Orthodontic: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bastrop, TX 78602 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $27
