Ortho & General Dental assistant - 1-2-3 Smile - Miami, FL

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Orthodontic Assistant to join our general dental practice. The ideal candidate will have experience with orthodontic procedures, excellent patient communication skills, and a team-oriented attitude. Responsibilities: Assist with orthodontic procedures (braces, adjustments, impressions, scans) Prepare and sterilize instruments and treatment rooms Take X-rays and intraoral photos Educate patients on oral hygiene and appliance care Maintain accurate patient records Requirements: Dental/Orthodontic assisting experience preferred X-ray certification (as required by state) Strong organizational and communication skills Friendly, professional demeanor You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Responsibilities Welcome customers in the dental office Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Sterilize instruments according to regulations Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry Undertake lab tasks as instructed Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Schedule appointments Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures Skills Proven experience as dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) Join our team and help create confident, healthy smiles in a welcoming environment! Job Type: Full-time Experience: Dental assisting: 3 years (Preferred) Language: English (Preferred) Spanish (Preferred) License/Certification: Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred) X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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