Orthodontic Assistant - Mortenson Dental Partners - Louisville, KY

Ortho Assistant American Family Orthodontic Salary: Up to $23/HR based on experience Location: 9709 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272 Job Type: Full-time Weekly hours: 34 Are you passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles while working in a friendly and supportive environment? Do you thrive in a role where your skills make a real difference in patients’ lives? If so, we’d love to meet you! We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate ortho assistant to join our team. Our practice is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in an environment where both patients and team members are treated with respect, trust, and genuine support. What You’ll Love About Us: A Positive, Team-Oriented Culture: We believe in supporting one another and celebrating successes, big or small. Opportunities for Growth: We’re committed to helping you advance your skills and reach your career goals. Modern Technology & Techniques: Work with state-of-the-art tools in a practice that values staying ahead of the curve. Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and an environment that respects your personal time. Benefits of being part of the American Family Orthodontic Team Benefits are available after 60 days of employment Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution Life Insurance Flexible spending (health and dependent care) account Paid Time Off & 6 paid holidays off Employee Stock Ownership Plan 401K Daily Pay Professional development assistance FREE continuing education opportunities Employee assistance program Responsibilities Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education, quality, and treatment. Assists the dentist through taking X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed. Helps ensure efficient and profitable operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, utilizing supplies cost-effectively, and posting patient charges accurately. Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control. Takes impressions, takes x-rays, changes out wires and brackets, and gives oral hygiene instructions. Completes all clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing the patient. Prepares treatment area for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the Orthodontist's access; suctioning; passing instruments; and other duties as needed. Requirements Ready to be part of a patient-focused team Come ready to train and grow your career Have your high school diploma or equivalent Obtain your radiology certification within the required timeframe Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company’s determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen. We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.

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