Orthodontic Assistant at Hero Practice Services

Glendale, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

31.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chair-side Assistance, Fitting Orthodontic Bands, Placing Archwires, Removing Braces, Electronic Healthcare Records, Patient Care, Multi-tasking, Interpersonal Skills, Active Listening, BLS CPR Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Overview Hero Practice Services delivers quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities at 30+ offices across seven states. Our core values we live by are: integrity, mission driven, patient first, accountability, compassion, and teamwork. Working at Hero or one of its affiliated practices is both a career and a calling. Join us – be a Hero! Position Overview We are currently seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to provide efficient, high-quality care to our patients. This position will report to the Lead Orthodontic Assistant. This position will be at-will, meaning either the employer or the employee may terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice. Pay range: $24-$31/hr Job Responsibilities * Provide orthodontist with excellent chair-side assistance by fitting orthodontic bands, setting up bonding, placing archwires, delivering appliances, and removing braces in a timely manner * Collect and record patient medical history in Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR) system * Collaborate with others to provide high-quality care and experience for our patients and their families * Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting etc. * Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children Minimum Qualifications * Radiology education and training that meets state requirements * Strong interpersonal skills, including a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents * Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner * Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) a plus * Previous experience working in a dental office preferred * Current BLS CPR certification In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission. Physical Requirements This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand, bend, communicate verbally (both in person and by telephone), use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds. Work Environment Work is performed in a standard clinical environment. This role routinely utilizes standard dental equipment. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Orthodontic Assistants, but is not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. Hero Practice Services and its affiliated practices provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality chair-side assistance to orthodontists, including fitting bands and removing braces. Maintain a clean clinical environment and record patient medical histories in the EHR system.