Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Infinity Dental Specialists - Glen Mills, PA

We are passionate about making people happy, and more than anything we want our patients to smile. Our team members make us who we are by being who they are. And that is why we make an unusual effort as a team to select the right person for each job.
Infinity Dental Specialists serves all ages of patients to correct the alignment of teeth and jaws, place dental implants, perform corrective plastic periodontal surgery, regenerate gum and bone loss and lengthen crowns to correct deformed smiles. It's true that we use state-of-the art equipment and cutting edge techniques to achieve the finest dental results possible. Most patients, however, tell us its Infinity's team that makes the difference and we couldn't be happier about that!
We seek full or part-time Orthodontic Assistants for our Glen Mills, PA location starting immediately. These positions report directly to the Clinical Manager and will undergo full systems and procedures training through hands-on instruction and shadowing.
Job Requirements
The Orthodontic Assistant provides support to the office and is responsible for assisting the professional dental staff with treatment delivery and patient management.
This includes:
- Delivering quality and compassionate care to every patient- Guiding parents and patients through Infinity's process before and during treatment- Educating patients in oral hygiene and postoperative maintenance- Preparing patients for examination and treatment- Taking x-rays and managing patient records- Operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms- Tray set-ups for orthodontic and periodontal dental procedures- Preparing impression materials- Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment- Cleaning chairs and rooms- Assisting doctors with treatment- Documenting patient information, treatment plans and procedures in patient chart- Changing orthodontic wires and assist in bending and bonding orthodontic appliances- Suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures- Pouring, trimming and polishing impression casts- Taking digital intra oral scans
Ideal Candidate
- Minimum one year experience as an orthodontic assistant. Experience assisting with periodontics and dental implants is a plus.- X-ray certification and certified dental assistant credentials will set you apart from other candidates.- CPR certification is required.- Since we are a paperless practice, you should be comfortable with computers (specifically Apple). We understand we use niche software, but if you have experience with Wave, that is a plus.- It's not uncommon for patients to be a little nervous. That's why we need engaging and compassionate communicators. Since this is a service business, we also want you to be sympathetic to patients who need a reassuring and a calming voice.- Because with work with children, you must successfully pass a basic background check, which covers work history, education and criminal record.
Benefits
- Starting pay rate between $18 and $25 per hour commensurate with experience, with opportunities for performance increases.- 40 hours of paid personal time off per year, to use however you wish. Paid time off increases with employee tenure.- Participate in the success of the company through our 401k-Profit Sharing Plan, with generous company match.- Five paid holidays each calendar year.- Participate in the company's health plan (three Independence Blue Cross PPO and HMO options) which includes hospitalization, medical, vision and prescription care for you and your immediate family members (that means your spouse and children).- Free dental healthcare (including orthodontics) for you and your immediate family members.- Uniforms provided at company expense.- Training and travel opportunities to various practice management and national conferences.- Frequent team lunches provided at company expense.
Application Process
No telephone calls please. Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Infinity Dental Specialists, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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