Orthodontic Assistant

Schwartz Orthodontics is looking to hire a full-time orthodontic assistant to join our team in North Babylon and Merrick! We are looking for someone who is detail oriented and dedicated to the care and happiness of our patients, and can occasionally travel between our two locations in North Babylon and Merrick. This person must enjoy working as a team and building relationships with our patients and our community. At Schwartz Orthodontics, a beautiful smile is always in style!

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General Duties Orthodontic Assistants/Clinicians help the orthodontist with patients who require corrective procedures for alignment and spacing issues. They assist the orthodontist in many aspects of patient care and perform certain procedures under the direction of the orthodontist. They also have certain responsibilities throughout the day to help keep the clinic flowing and patients happy. The procedures and responsibilities of the orthodontic clinician will include:

· Greeting patients and/or parents and seating them for their appointments, while making them feel comfortable and/or excited about their treatment!

· Taking x-rays, extra-oral and intra-oral photos, and scanning people’s teeth using a digital scanner.

· Educating parents/patients about their treatment. For example, how to brush around the braces to prevent cavities.

· Helping prepare the clinic at the start of the day, and preparing the treatment operatories prior to the patient’s appointment,

· Cleaning/sterilizing the operatories and equipment after the appointments.

· Entering chart notes regarding the day’s appointment and notes regarding the next appointment.

· Preparing the patient’s teeth for bonding braces.

· Placing and removing arch wires, placing and cementing certain types of appliances like space maintainers or expanders.

Qualifications

· Previous Dental Experience (Orthodontics Preferred)

· Ability to travel between our two clinic locations (North Babylon & Merrick)

· Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills

· Works Well with Others in a Team Environment with a Positive Attitude

· Adaptable and Flexible Approach to Work

Pay and Benefits Schwartz Orthodontics offers a competitive compensation package, benefits, and great working environment.

Starting Pay: $20-$25 per hour, additional pay based on candidate’s experience and skills.

In addition to the hourly pay, we also provide follow benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance 401k with matching Paid Time Off/Sick Leave Paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Oral hygiene • 8 hour shift • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Interpersonal skills • Hourly pay • Image acquisition for patient care • Paid holidays • Greeting customers • Full-time • Clinic experience • Health insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental sterilization procedures • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Travel • Medical equipment cleaning • Orthodontics • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • In-person • Patient charting • Communication skills • Entry level