Orthodontic Assistant - Dental Assistant - High Line Smile Design - New York, NY

Are you: Warm and friendly, Industrious, Enthusiastic/high energy , Able to deliver impeccable customer service , Love working with your hands to help create beautiful, confident smiles? Our modern boutique orthodontics practice is looking for a clinical dental assistant who meets these criteria! First and foremost your job is to make sure our patients have a stellar experience every time they come see us. You must be RELIABLE (come to work on time every day you are scheduled), professional, and have a can-do attitude. You must be able to remain poised under pressure and multi-task. Accuracy and diligence in follow-through and attention to detail are essential. A team-player mentality is a must! *************************************************************************************** The ideal candidate is a New York State licensed Registered Dental Assistant, currently training to become one, or open to take the required courses and exams to become one. In order to be considered a RDA you must have: 1. Graduated from an accredited assisting program, have 2. Passed all exams of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), and 3. Have a valid RDA license number in New York State Applicants who are dental assistants who qualify for a Limited Permit will also be considered. **************************************************************************************** TO APPLY PLEASE: 1. SUBMIT A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUMÉ TO APPLY. THE COVER LETTER SHOULD BRIEFLY DETAIL WHY YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR THE POSITION and WHAT ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE, IF ANY. 2. INDICATE IDEAL WORK SCHEDULE: PART TIME OR FULL TIME, DAYS OF WEEK AND HOURS, or LIMITATIONS TO WORKING DURING BUSINESS HOURS M-F, 9AM-5PM OR 10AM-6PM. We see patients 3 days a week with 1-2 administrative days, the ideal candidate is looking to work 3-4 days a week, although there is flexibility for more or less for the ideal candidate. BE SURE THAT THIS OFFICE LOCATION, IN MANHATTAN, WORKS FOR YOU. **************************************************************************************** Responsibilities: - Getting to the office before the first patient appointment to prepare for the day - Setting operatories up with necessary materials and infection control barriers prior to procedures - Seating patients with a warm smile and friendly engagement - Taking diagnostic photos, iTero 3D scans, radiographs - Tying and untying arch wires, placing open coils and power chains, etc. - Assisting with braces bonding - Completing indirect bonding independently - Working with custom digital orthodontic systems like LightForce and inBrace lingual braces - Placing clear aligner attachments - Giving patient instructions - Tracking and submitting lab work - Taking alginate impressions - Pouring models, making essix retainers, minor lab work - Taking dictation for and typing chart notes--fast touch typing skills (you can type accurately without looking at the keyboard) are a PLUS! - Stocking and organizing instruments in operatories, monitoring inventory and ordering supplies - Sterilizing instruments, monitoring spore tests - Preparing chairs in between patients - Removing composite/attachments from teeth (if a Registered Dental Hygienist) - Helping to tidy the clinical area and office at the end of the day, general housekeeping - Doing what it takes to help the team run a smooth, stress-free, and on-time patient schedule - Helping at the front desk when needed This position can be three to four days a week; a fifth day is possible with administrative duties. This Company Describes Its Culture as: Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes Benefits include: - Paid Sick Leave - Paid Time Off - 401k matching and profit sharing after vesting period - Dental, Vision, and Health care flex spending - Commuter benefits - Flexible schedule - Tuition towards dental licensure program where applicable Apply with your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re excited to join us. Applications with thoughtful cover letters will receive preferential consideration! If you're especially interested, send us a brief video telling us why you were born to be a Smile Sales Consultant, text letters or videos to 617-651-1197 or email OrthoWorkNYC@gmail.com Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $27.00 - $37.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 – 38.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Flextime Paid sick time Paid time off Profit sharing Ability to Commute: New York, NY 10001 (Required) Ability to Relocate: New York, NY 10001: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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