Lead Orthodontic Assistant ($750 Sign on Bonus)

About the role

Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids! Kids Dental Place & Orthodontics in Glendale, CA, is currently seeking a Lead Orthodontic Assistant to provide efficient, high-quality care to our patients. This position will report to the Lead Orthodontic Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and training of Orthodontic Assistants and lead group trainings as necessary
• Explain treatment and tailor personal care education to the patient’s needs
• Establish clear expectations for teammates around desired patient experience and respond promptly to customers’ needs
• Support optimized schedules with effective open treatment calls on a regular basis with a goal of providing education to patient parent/guardians on the importance and urgency of their pending treatment
• Participate in Orthodontic Assistant interviews and performance evaluations
• 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

Requirements

• Active certification that meets state requirements
• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements
• Previous orthodontic assisting experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to train and lead a team of Orthodontic Assistants
• Experience leading multi-dimensional, cross-functional tasks

Benefits

• PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth within your practice and the region
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K & more

Pay

Pay range: $27-$32/hr with monthly bonus opportunities and a $500 sign-on bonus.