We are looking for an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. Fluent Spanish is required. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing chairside assistance to the orthodontist during patient examinations and treatments, preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, taking impressions and x-rays, and assisting with administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for helping others, and a commitment to providing quality patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the orthodontist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Prepare and maintain patient records.
- Provide chairside assistance to the orthodontist during patient treatments.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and dental care.
- Take impressions, X-rays, and photographs of patients' teeth.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- use iTero scanner for every patient
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
- orthodontic assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person