Orthodontic Assistant

Job Description

Summary of Position:

The Orthodontic Assistant is a pivotal role to Frost Orthodontics and serves as the primary supporting person to our doctor team. This role will assist with various activities in working with the doctors and patients alike and will strive to be a positive, friendly, and professional addition to the team.

Essential Job Function:

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

Taking X-Rays, pictures, fabricating 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 skillset

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

Attention to detail

Able to stay organized and follow instruction

Professional manner and appearance at all times

Computer skills: Microsoft office and Web Browser

Education and Experience

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

1-3 Years Relative Experience

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