Orthodontic Assistant
Pay Range : $18 - $22 per hour, based on experience.
Summary of Position : This is a full time position requiring travel to our Ithaca office approximately 4-6 days a month, with the rest of the time spent in our Camillus location. The Orthodontic Assistant is a pivotal role to Paciorek Orthodontics and serves as the primary supporting person to our doctor team. This role will assist with various activities in working with the doctors and patients alike and will strive to be a positive, friendly, and professional addition to the team.
Essential Job Function :
- 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, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of Orthodontics and associated treatment appliances and equipment usedAction-oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environmentUnderstand and can effectively communicate techniques utilized in the Orthodontic fieldHave excellent written and oral communication skillsCompassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staffIntegrity, always doing the right thingAbility to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentialityDependable, reliable to be at work when scheduledAttention to detailAble to stay organized and follow instructionProfessional manner and appearance at all timesComputer skills : Microsoft office and Web BrowserEducation and Experience :
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent1-3 Years Relative Experience