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Orthodontic Assistant

Benevis, Biloxi, MS, United States


Overview
Sunnybrook Dental and Braces - Biloxi

FT Ortho Assistant

32 hrs/wk

Ortho Assistant experience - required

MS DA licensure - required

Responsibilities

Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient

Guide parents and patients through our processes before treatment

Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instruction

Prepare patient for examination and treatment

Take x-rays and save to patient charts

Take quality orthodontic facial photos Responsible for the operational readiness

Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures

Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials

Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment

Clean chairs and rooms

Assist professional dental staff with treatment

Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart

Pour, trim and polish impression casts

Fabricate custom impression trays

Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (State dependent)

Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting

CPR/BLS Certification Required

Willing to travel in territory assigned to team

High focus on customer service and satisfaction

Must love working with children

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

Integrity, always doing the right thing

Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled

Attention to detail

Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines

Professional manner and appearance at all times

We Offer

Competitive compensation

Monthly bonuses based on Office performance

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and much more!

We value teamwork, mutual respect and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment or tolerate it in our workplace. What do we mean by discrimination? We mean that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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