Mediabistro logo
job logo

Orthodontic Assistant New Gahanna, OH

Lovethatsmile, Gahanna, OH, United States


The Orthodontic Assistant is a pivotal role at Hutta & Price Orthodontics and serves as the primary supporting person to our doctor team. This role assists with various activities in working with the doctors and patients alike and strives to be a positive, friendly, and professional addition to the team.

Benefits

Monthly bonus opportunities

Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision coverage

Retirement plan (401‑k) with a percentage match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Other benefit options

Responsibilities

Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring the highest level of patient customer service is given to all patients

Educate the patients on orthodontic care and treatment practices

Work chairside with patient care including assisting in placing and removing orthodontic appliances

Take X‑Rays, pictures, and fabricate retainers

Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor notes accurately

Keep patient rooms stocked and organized as well as clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment

Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors to better develop skill set

Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of orthodontics and associated treatment appliances and equipment used

Action‑oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environment

Understand and can effectively communicate techniques utilized in the orthodontic field

Have excellent written and oral communication skills

Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff

Integrity, always doing the right thing

Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality

Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled

Ability to stay organized and follow instruction

Professional manner and appearance at all times

Education and Experience

1‑3 years of related experience

As set forth in Hutta & Price Orthodontics’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

#J-18808-Ljbffr