What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Orthodontic Assistant position at Puntillo & Crane Orthodontics?
We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and motivated individual to help us create life changing smiles! Please consider joining our team as an orthodontic assistant. If you have experience and are ready to join a team that is dedicated to improving the smiles of all the patients we serve, then this is the place for you! PLEASE READ ENTIRE AD BEFORE APPLYING.
Responsibilities include:
- Greeting and seating patients
- Assist the orthodontist at the chair while they are engaged in patient care
- Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff
- Removal and placement of arch wires
- Tooth preparation prior to bonding
- Taking intraoral scans
- Computer charting
- Sterilization of chairs and instruments
- Oral hygiene instructions & explanation of completed procedures to the patient and parent
Qualifications
- Orthodontic chairside assisting experience
- Knowledge in dental terminology preferred
- Familiarity with dental software programs
- Certification in HIPAA compliance
- Experience in sterilization procedures and maintaining a clean environment
- Highly motivated individual wanting to make a positive difference in patients lives
We are currently offering a *SIGN-ON BONUS!
Our offices are open Monday through Friday and full time position (4 days a week) is available. This position REQUIRES working at ALL of our 4 locations (Crown Point, Schererville, Merrillville, & Valparaiso). Must be available on a rotational basis to handle minor patient comfort appointments, as needed, on a limited number of weekends per year. Compensation is based on experience and experience in the dental field preferred. Please apply only if you are a reliable employee. Must pass both background and reference checks. Please send us your cover letter and resume for consideration.
*after terms and conditions are met
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Free flu shots
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Rotating shift
Work Location: In person