What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant position at The Smile Spot?
Compass Dental Services & The Smile Spot is a group practice. We are locally owned & operated & seeking qualified dental professionals to join our growing team!
What we are looking for:
- Good understanding of customer service & desire to work hard to exceed the expectations of our patients.
- Someone who understands our desire in patient care: developing life-long dental patients.
- Understanding of the old phrase.. “there is no “I” in TEAM”.. ability to work harmoniously with others, keeping focused on the common goal.
- Honesty and Integrity
Responsibilities:
- Following the doctors’ treatment plans for the patient
- Cleanliness of clinical area, sterilization of instruments and stocking of clinical supplies
- Regular cleaning and maintenance of equipment, cleaning and preparing of clinical areas before each patient
- Chairside assisting and all of the skills involved.
Current Openings: Experienced Orthodontic Assistant for busy Ortho/Pediatric Dental office. A Minimum of 1 years of dental assistant experience is required. Must be available to work between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday The schedule is provided in advance.
* Cross trained in Front Office and Back Office is a PLUS
Benefits to joining our team:
- Becoming part of a patient-focused team that is dedicated to creating a welcoming patient experience. We put “Best Practices” at the front of our operation!
- Flexible Hours: our flexible schedule & size of group contributes to accommodating full-time employment... no worrying how you are going to get your hours in from week to week.
- Growth in Your Profession: We provide additional resources to gain continuing education to acquire additional certifications in your line of work, we also partner with you financially to pay for additional necessary certifications for forward movement in your career path, with scheduled bonuses to repay your financial obligation.
- Great Benefits: Medical Insurance is provided for full-time staff members after a 90-day probationary period. You are only responsible for a small portion of your premium, as the company picks up the majority of your monthly cost.
- Paid Time Off (begins accruing at 90-days employment) & Holiday Pay
- Enjoying what you do and having fun with our team and patients in a positive culture.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- What is the range of pay you are looking to stay within?
Experience:
- Ortho Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22