Jobs · Healthcare · New Mexico

Orthodontic Assistant

Healthcare$18–$24/hrInternship

Be part of a winning team! Our orthodontic practice is looking for someone to be the best part of our patients’ day by creating an amazing first impression and daily experience.

About Us

A busy, multi-operation private orthodontic and pediatric practice that is growing. We have an awesome team and wonderful patients. We offer a fun, respectful team environment where you’ll enjoy working with patients.

About the Role

Orthodontic Assistant

Qualifications

  • Outgoing, friendly personality and great with people
  • Attention to detail
  • Must have RDA license or be about to complete RDA license requirements
  • Ortho experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person

Qualities We Value

  • Positive, high-energy, and dependable
  • Enjoys working within a team and thrives in a positive, upbeat work environment
  • Intelligent, humorous, detail-oriented, confident, and calm
  • Accurate and fast, with the ability to receive and use constructive criticism
  • Remains focused under pressure
  • Loves life, laughs often, and is eager to learn
  • Respectful to team members, patients, and doctors
  • Genuinely nice and kind

Responsibilities

  • Assisting the doctor with patients
  • Changing arch wires, tying and untying wires
  • Bonding attachments for clear aligners
  • Greeting patients and seating them in the clinic
  • Taking records, photos, scans, and X-rays
  • Writing accurate chart notes about appointments
  • Helping with sterilization and keeping the clinic clean
  • Teaching patients how to care for their teeth and orthodontic appliances

Benefits

  • Alternating 4/5 day work week (Monday through Friday)
  • IRA retirement plan with match
  • Discounted orthodontic treatment for yourself and immediate family members
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • No weekend hours
  • 401(k) and 401(k) matching
  • Dental, health, and vision insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance

Pay

$18.00 – $24.00 per hour

Schedule

  • 8-hour shift, day shift
  • Monday to Friday, no weekends
  • Overtime available

Ability to reliably commute or relocate to Goodyear, AZ 85395 before starting work is required. Dental assisting experience (1 year preferred) and X-Ray certification are preferred.

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