Orthodontic Assistant

Overview

The Orthodontic Assistant is a pivotal role at Gorman & Bunch Orthodontics and serves as the primary support to our doctor team. This role assists with various activities in working with the doctors and patients, and aims to be a positive, friendly, and professional addition to the team.

In addition to your hourly rate, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes monthly bonus opportunities, Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision coverage, a retirement plan (401(k)) with a percentage match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, an employee assistance program, and other benefit options. Benefit-eligible new hires can enroll in coverage on their first day of employment. Further details on the benefits program are available upon request.

• Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring the highest level of patient customer service is given to all patients
• Educate the patients on orthodontic care and treatment practices
• Work chairside with patient care including assisting in placing and removing orthodontic appliances
• Taking X-Rays, pictures, fabricating retainers
• Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor notes accurately
• Keep patient rooms stocked and organized as well as clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment
• Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors to better develop skillset
• Other duties as required

• Knowledge of Orthodontics and associated treatment appliances and equipment used
• Action-oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environment
• Understand and can effectively communicate techniques utilized in the Orthodontic field
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff
• Integrity, always doing the right thing
• Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality
• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
• Able to stay organized and follow instruction
• Professional manner and appearance at all times

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1-3 Years Relative Experience