Turpin Orthodontics is looking for an Orthodontic Assistant to join our established Ruston/West Monroe/Monroe team!
The best candidate for this role has strong attention to detail and a patient-centered mindset. If this sounds like you and you meet our qualifications below, we want to hear from you!
Schedule:
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Full-time.
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Monday through Thursday from 7:45AM-5:15PM.
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Fridays from 7:45AM to 12:00PM.
Benefits:
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Competitive compensation package.
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Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
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PTO and paid holidays.
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401(k) options.
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Monday through Friday work schedule.
Qualifications:
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1+ years of orthodontic assisting experience is required.
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Must be willing to travel to our Monroe, West Monroe, and Ruston locations on a weekly basis.
Job Duties:
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
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Taking extraoral and intraoral photographs.
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Taking dental impressions.
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Sterilization and packaging of orthodontic instruments.
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Disinfecting equipment and operatories.
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Maintaining inventory control of all lab equipment, supplies, instruments, and consumables.
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Preparing clinicians’ chair-side set-ups.
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Tying and untying patients.
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Applying orthodontic appliances under the supervision of the orthodontist.
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Pouring models.
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Fabricating retainers.
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Cleaning the lab and operatories, sweeping/mopping as needed.
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Cleaning common areas and removing the trash.
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Providing oral hygiene and home care instructions to patients and family members.
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And adherence to all OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
