Provide chair-side orthodontic assistance including banding, bonding, archwire placement and removal; record patient medical history in EHR; maintain a clean clinical environment; support patient care and practice mission; perform other duties as assigned.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids!
- Generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities
- PTO and paid holidays
- Career growth within your practice and the region
- Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K & more
Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Denver, CO, is currently seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to provide efficient, high-quality care to our patients. This position will report to the Lead Orthodontic Assistant.
Pay range: $17-$28/hr
Job Responsibilities
- Provide orthodontist with excellent chair-side assistance by fitting orthodontic bands, setting up bonding, placing archwires, delivering appliances, and removing braces in a timely manner
- Collect and record patient medical history in Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR) system
- Collaborate with others to provide high-quality care and experience for our patients and their families
- Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting etc.
- Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children
Minimum Qualifications
- Radiology education and training that meets state requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills, including a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents
- Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner
- Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) a plus
- Previous experience working in a dental office preferred
- Current BLS CPR certification
In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.
Pay Range$17-$28
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