Orthodontic Assistant - Yamashiro Orthodontics - Boulder, CO

Orthodontic Dental Assistant Yamashiro Orthodontics is a local, private, orthodontic practice in Boulder that is known for our high quality outcomes and our expertise in complex cases. We are looking for an experienced orthodontic technician to join our team with the intention to grow with our company. If you work well with both kids and adults and have fast, fine tuned fingers, this is the position for you! :) The position is full time, and we are looking for an assistant with a positive, energetic attitude, and a team-player mentality. All of our technicians are cross-trained to help answer the phones if necessary and maintain somewhat of a running knowledge of the treatment plans of our current active patients. As an orthodontic assistant at our office, you will find that you can develop quite a relationship with some of our influential patients. You would be responsible for performing: - orthodontic adjustments (changing wires - centered & cut to length) with Damon or Twin brackets - Invisalign appointments (uploading Rx's and adjusting aligners per the doctors instructions, bonding attachments etc.) - taking high quality records (photos, xrays, impressions/scans) - treatment charting - fitting bands and taking impressions for appliances (like Herbst or expanders) - pouring up impressions and making essix retainers - Sterilization/sanitation - Maintaining HIPAA and OSHA training - Assisting with initial bondings and discussing OH and progress with pts and parents - Delivering appliances and debonding and polishing teeth Other responsibilities might include bonding lingual retainers, and inventory/restocking of the clinical supplies. Our hours start 45 minutes before patients arrive, and finish when the duties are done, so departure times may vary depending on time management. Mondays - 9:15am-6:00pm ; Tuesdays - 7:15amm-5:00pm ; Wednesdays 6:25am-3:30pm ; Thursdays 7:15am-5:00pm ; Fridays - 8:00am-4:00pm In your resume please include the following: * Contact information * Short blurb (a few sentences) about yourself * Favorite animal * 2 professional references Compensation will depend on your productivity and the quality of your skillset. If you have experience with Dolphin Management or Herbst Appliances, please let us know. Thank you for your time! Work Remotely No Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Can you type more than 40 words per minute? Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required) orthodontic: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred) HIPAA and OSHA certificate (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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