Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Lockett Orthodontics - Colorado Springs, CO

Join our dynamic team as an Orthodontic Assistant / Marketing Specialist and play a vital, double-threat role in our practice! In this energetic, hybrid position, you won't just work chairside helping our orthodontists transform smiles—you will also be a key player on our marketing team . If you are a clinical professional who loves patient care but also has a creative side, loves social media (FB/TikTok/Instagram), and enjoys community outreach, this is the ultimate role for you. You will get to assist with clinical adjustments and help tell our practice’s story to the world, making this a highly varied, engaging, and fun daily experience! Dual-Role Duties1. Clinical Assisting (The Hands-On Care) Chairside Assisting: Assist the orthodontist during clinical procedures, including bonding, debonding, adjustments, and emergency appliance repairs. Clinical Imaging: Take high-quality digital X-rays, intraoral photos, and 3D digital impressions (such as iTero scans). Clinical Knowledge: Strong familiarity with clinical terminology, orthodontic instruments, materials, and procedures. Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to explain clinical steps clearly, put anxious patients at ease, and motivate great oral hygiene. Sterilization & Setup: Keep clinical bays stocked, sterilized, and perfectly prepared for patient flow. Tech Savvy: Familiarity with orthodontic practice management software (e.g., Tops Software) and Itero digital scanning technology. Dexterity & Detail: Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced clinical bay. 2. Marketing & Creative (The Fun Twist!) Content Creation: Capture the magic of our practice! Shoot fun TikToks, Instagram Reels, and before-and-after photos of our patients (with consent) to showcase our practice culture. Patient Milestones: Lead our "Debond Day" celebrations, taking photos and videos of patients showing off their brand-new smiles. Community & Events: Brainstorm, coordinate, and participate in local community events, school sponsorships, and in-office patient contests/raffles. Brand Advocacy: Work closely with our core marketing team to ensure our clinical brand voice is authentic, fun, and consistent across all platforms. Skills & Qualifications Clinical Credentials: Active dental/orthodontic assisting license/certification (e.g., RDA, COA, and/or X-ray certification as required by state regulations). Clinical Experience: Proven hands-on experience in a dental or orthodontic setting. Creative Flair: Comfortable on camera, tech-savvy, and highly familiar with social media platforms (FB/Instagram, TikTok, Canva). High Energy: Outgoing, charismatic, and able to easily build rapport with children, teens, and parents to get them excited about being featured on our pages. Communication & Detail: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for clinical detail and patient privacy (HIPAA) compliance. Why this role is different: You get the stability and hands-on reward of clinical assisting, combined with the creative freedom and team-wide impact of a marketing role. No two days are the same! Join us to Lock in Smiles that will capture your heart! Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Benefits: Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Work Location: In person

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