Overview
We are seeking an experienced Ortho Assistant to join our newly opened braces clinic at Celebrate Dental and Braces. The ideal candidate will assist in various ortho procedures, as well as treatment planning, admin and patient communication. This candidate must be willing to assist in some dental procedures as well. (Cross train in front and back office) Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Pay will be based off of experience. Pay is based on experience.
Duties
- Assist the dentist during ortho procedures, bonding patients, changing wires, taking impressions, fabricate retainers
- Maintain infection control protocols to uphold clinic standards
- Utilize Open Dental and XDR software for patient management and scheduling
- Handle dental documentation and maintain accurate records
- Familiarity with dental terminology to communicate effectively with the ortho team - Answering calls - Scheduling appointments
- Treatment planning, taking records, ortho consults
- Collecting patient payments
Requirements
- Proficiency in infection control systems and protocols
- Experience with Open Dental and XDR software is preferred
-Good customer service - Patient communication
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Ability to Relocate:
- Springfield, MO 65810: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
