At Carolina Orthodontics and Children's Dentistry, our top priority is to provide our patients with the highest quality care in a friendly, fun, state-of-the-art environment with unmatched professional service. Our specialists and the entire team are proud to offer outstanding orthodontic and children's dental care.
Are YOU:
Outstanding
Reliable
Technical
Hard-working
Observant
Passionate
Empathetic
Dynamic
Outstanding
WE are:
Compassionate
Authentic
Rowdy (at times)
One-of-a-kind
Leaders
Inclusive
Nurturing
Appreciative
At Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry we believe that every person, every job and every day is important! If you believe that too, we'd love to meet you!
PTO * Health/Vision/Dental * 401k
Position Summary:
The job of an orthodontic and pediatric clinical assistant is to ensure that each patient consistently receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment.
Responsibilities:
- Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each clinical day engaged and ready to participate in team morning meeting
- Ensure that patients have an excellent experience by providing care in a patient-friendly environment. This includes bringing patients back on time for their scheduled appointment and greeting and acknowledging each patient by name at the treatment appointment
- The goal of the assistant is to, over time, get to know the patients and interact with families on an individual level (i.e. team member remembers things about each patient)
- Serve as chairside clinical assistant, demonstrating proficiency in all areas of assisting
- Demonstrate proficiency in orthodontic and dental language and terminology such that clinical assistant can type chart notes using the terms and abbreviations used by the practice
- Demonstrate proficiency in practice management software such that assistant can schedule next visit chairside
- Efficiently run clinical chair to see 12-15 patients per day in a timely manner
- Assist in instrument sterilization via cold sterile, dry-heat, and autoclave methods
- Work with other team members, both clinical and administrative, to help the day run smoothly
- Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the doctor
Qualifications:
- Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates)
- Dental x-ray certification
