Orthodontic Assistant

Overview

Join Our Team as an Orthodontic Assistant at iKids Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics!

Are you passionate about working with children and helping them achieve healthy, beautiful smiles? As an Orthodontic Assistant at iKids, you'll be an essential part of a fun, dedicated team focused on providing top-quality care in a positive, kid-friendly environment.

We're looking for a caring, flexible, and reliable professional who loves delivering excellent patient care. Orthodontic assisting experience is preferred, but we're happy to train an experienced dental assistant eager to grow in the field!

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:45AM - 5:00 PM

Travel required:

Waxahachie and Arlington

We

Offer:

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Options
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities to Give Back to the Community

If you re ready to make a difference in children s lives while growing your career in orthodontics, we d love to meet you!

• A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent is required.
• An Orthodontist Assistant state certification, included but not limited to, nitrous oxide, dental radiology, and expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) or expanded duties dental assistant (EDDA).
• CPR certification

• Experience working in a professional, medical, or dental environment with direct customer service is desired.
• A minimum of 1-year orthodontic assisting experience.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills - must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to communicate with a pleasant demeanor at all times.
• Communication - effective written and verbal communication is a must with all staff and management.
• Must be able to project a capable and professional image that is reflective of company values.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills - strong attention to detail, be able to multitask and perform job duties in a timely manner.
• Must have PC skills and be able to learn and successfully use new programs as required. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is preferred; as well as experience with a fax machine, copy machine, and general office equipment.

• Dental Office Environment
• Hours may change to meet the business needs.
• Travel to offices that provide orthodontic services may be required.
• Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events and morning huddles.
• Nature of work requires an ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with patients, their parents and staff.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and be able to twist, turn, bend and stoop.