Treatment Coordinator/ Orthodontic Assistant

Busy orthodontic practice is looking for a motivated, friendly treatment coordinator/ assistant to join our team! A TEAM PLAYER WHO BELIEVES IN 5-STAR CUSTOMER CARE. If you are a self-motivated, independent thinker who is open to learning new things and doesn't settle for average…then Caldwell Orthodontics is your career home!
This is a full time position (approximately 32-40 hours per week), Monday through Thursday with occasional Fridays. We have Multiple locations, Fruitland, Caldwell, Nampa, Star.

Relevant orthodontic experience preferred. Spanish speaking a plus!

Responsibilities:

• Assist the orthodontist during procedures and treatments
• Take and develop dental x-rays and other diagnostic images
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
• Maintain accurate patient records, including medical coding and billing
• Provide chairside assistance to the orthodontist during procedures
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care
• Schedule appointments and manage the orthodontic office calendar
• Perform dental receptionist duties, such as greeting patients and answering phone calls
• Adhere to HIPAA/OSHA guidelines to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality

Skills:

• Proficiency in Dentrix, Epic, Ortho Trac, or similar dental software systems
• Knowledge of medical imaging techniques and equipment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of dental terminology and procedures
• Familiarity with medical records management and coding

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Spanish • Medical procedure preparation • Patient scheduling systems • Dental office • Medical documentation • Dental care patient counseling • OSHA • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Interpersonal skills • Medical software • Phone communication • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical instrument assembly and packaging (sterile processing) • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • HIPAA • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics • Medical scheduling • Dental terminology • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Dentrix • US work authorization • Health information regulatory compliance • Organizational skills • Patient billing • Dental equipment • Computer skills • Orthodontics • Operating medical imaging equipment • 401(k) matching • In-person • Handling patient inquiries • Phone call management • Clinical confidentiality policies • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Document management • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Entry level • Paid sick time