Orthodontic Assistant

About the role

At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year and believe every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. With over 2,500 employees across the country, we are united in our mission to provide high-quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. We are actively seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team and support our mission in the community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
• Guide parents and patients through our processes before treatment
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instruction
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts
• Take quality orthodontic facial photos
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Clean chairs and rooms
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart
• Pour, trim and polish impression casts
• Fabricate custom impression trays
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
• Participate in local community events including school screenings, presentations, and opportunities to promote a positive image of the company
• Participate in morning huddles, show appreciation to peers, and highlight examples of customer focus and collaboration
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (state dependent)
• Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting
• CPR/BLS Certification Required
• Willing to travel in territory assigned to team
• High focus on customer service and satisfaction
• Must love working with children (they make up 70% or more of our patient base)
• Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents and staff
• Integrity, always doing the right thing
• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
• Attention to detail
• Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
• Professional manner and appearance at all times

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly bonuses based on Office performance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and much more