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Orthodontic Assistant/Technician

Virginia Orthodontic Partners

Orthodontic Assistant/Technician

Annandale, VA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We’re looking for a full-time, friendly orthodontic assistant for our office. Your primary job will be to assist our doctors in serving our patients to ensure they leave our practice with a smile. Additional chairside assisting responsibilities include preparing the work area and equipment for exams or procedures. Travel between office locations will be needed. Job seekers should have superb organizational skills and love talking to people. Ready to join the team? Start your application today! Responsibilities: • Provide patients with oral hygiene advice to make sure they maintain pristine dental care a healthy smile • Help with administrative duties such as welcoming patients, taking phone calls, making appointments for dental visits, ordering supplies, and handling billing • Tell patients what oral hygiene steps they need to take in order to prevent infection after dental procedures • Ensure the patient area is ready for exams and procedures by prepping equipment like x-ray machines, anesthetics, and impression materials and cleaning and laying out dental instruments • Aid dentists and dental hygienists during examinations and procedures by handing them dental instruments and make sure patients’ mouths are comfortable, dry, and accessible to the dentist • Taking records such as X-rays, digital scans, and photographs • Removing and replacing wires and Invisalign care • Participate in providing patients with an excellent patient experience • Willingness to take on duties and responsibilities to assist in patient care • Sterilization Qualifications: • Exemplary interpersonal, communication, and multitasking skills • Associate’s degree from an accredited dental assistance program required • Ability to provide superb patient care and customer service • Able to perform basic computer and data entry tasks • Dental/Orthodontic assisting experience preferred Compensation: $18 - $27 hourly

    • Taking records such as X-rays, digital scans, and photographs • Removing and replacing wires and Invisalign care • Participate in providing patients with an excellent patient experience • Willingness to take on duties and responsibilities to assist in patient care • Sterilization