About the position: The Orthodontic Assistant actively assists the orthodontist with treatment by preparing teeth for the placement of brackets and bands, prepares and secures orthodontic wires. The clinical orthodontic assistant also educates patients on oral hygiene and appliance care and motivates patients in order to achieve the very best results from orthodontic treatment. The clinical orthodontic assistant also serves as a key communication link between the patient and the orthodontist.
Requirements: Communication skills, excellent eye-hand coordination, organizational skills, basic computer skills, attention to detail, time management skills and being a team player while often working independently.
Compensation: This is a full-time hourly position. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications. There are significant production and performance incentive opportunities available to supplement salary. Free dental coverage is provided to all employees; other benefits include paid holidays, paid vacation, sick days, flexible scheduling, 401k, medical benefits, paid office-wide social events, paid continuing education classes, and free covered parking.
If interested, please send your resume to kelsi@puredentalhealth.com and type in “Orthodontic Assistant” in the subject line. And feel free to look around the website for a better glimpse into our practice.
