Dental Assistant

Do you have a passion for treating kids and adults with excellent orthodontic care? Do you have a desire to be a part of a growing practice and want to build connections with patients and their families? Dr. Samuelson is looking for an experienced Orthodontic Assistant to join his team at Samuelson Orthodontics to assist patients at his Hoover and Medplex locations.

At Samuelson Orthodontics our core values guide us in everything that we do. Our team is built on I.D.E.A.S. and we are committed to delivering on our core values which are Integrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, and Serve. We are looking for individuals that will foster those core values.

The Orthodontic Assistant is responsible for assisting doctors in providing treatment and completing lab work under the direction of the doctor(s). The Orthodontic Assistants assist the Lead Assistant in the completion of duties, including, but not limited to, the organization and maintenance of equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Clinical Assisting
Perform cleaning/sterilization and maintenance of clinics
Update and maintain patient's dental records
Document treatment and write treatment notes
Obtain x-rays, intraoral and extraoral photos, digital scans, impressions, etc.
Prepare and set up for patient's treatment with correct instruments needed according to procedure
Other duties as needed
Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required
Must have one year of experience in a Orthodontics office.
Experience working with orthodontic management software (i.e. Dolphin Management) preferred
Knowledge and/or x-ray certification preferred
Knowledge of dental terminology preferred
Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities
Must possess a high level of flexibility and tolerance to adjust to changes in work loads and assignments
Valid driver’s license is required
Schedule:

8AM-5PM Monday through Thursday (Fridays as needed)

Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all employees can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity, and expression as well as sexual orientation. Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):

Do you have at least one year of Dental and/or Orthodontics office experience?
If so, with what company?
Do you have knowledge and/or x-ray certification?
Do you have working experience with orthodontic management software (Dolphin Management)
Work Location: In person