Orthodontic Dental Assistant at United Dental Partners

Melrose Park, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chairside Assisting, X-ray Imaging, Patient Education, Sterilization, Clinical Dental Care, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Coronal Polishing, Sealant Application, Nitrous Oxide Administration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description Role Overview We are looking for a full-time qualified Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our traveling Ortho team! The right applicant will have experience preparing ortho patients, ensuring that they are comfortable and offering another set of hands for procedures. Assistants must help Orthodontist to clearly see problems and changes within a patient's mouth. This often requires taking x-rays of the bone structure of a patient's jaw, as well as taking photographs of the teeth. Responsibilities * Help Orthodontist prepare for procedures by having the necessary tools sterilized and in place * Help keep a patient’s mouth clean and dry during procedures and hand the Orthodontist the necessary tools at the appropriate time * Patient education; explain procedures and discuss treatment progress and plans * This position will include all aspects of clinical dental care Requirements * Must be willing to travel between offices (mileage reimbursement) * Previous ortho chairside assisting is preferred * Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the workday * Excellent customer service skills with an outgoing, people friendly personality * The ideal applicant will display and demonstrate excellent communication skills with staff and patients * Desire to learn new skills and expand your potential * Coronal polishing/sealant, and/or nitrous certified Compensation Package and Benefits * Compensation will be comprised of a base salary that is commensurate with experience * Full Medical Insurance with BCBS, employer pays on average 66% of premium! * Dental/Vision * Short Term and Long Term Disability * Life Insurance * 401(k) with matching * Flexible Spending account * and more! Job Types: Full-time - 40 hour work week with potential for overtime! Company Overview United Dental Partners is a very fast-growing Dental Support Organization (DSO) serving multi-specialty dental practices in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. The multi-specialty dental groups we serve collectively care for children and adults and offer general, pediatric, orthodontic and oral surgery care. We work in an energetic environment with phenomenal people who love providing fantastic care for patients and know that our ability to provide consistently great care is underpinned by the personalities and values of the people we hire. COVID-19 considerations: We meet CDC and other health agency guidelines for COVID-19 by social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting the workplace throughout the day and adjusting as necessary to provide a safe and healthy environment. Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

The assistant supports the orthodontist by preparing tools, maintaining a clean clinical environment, and assisting during procedures. They are also responsible for taking x-rays, photographs, and educating patients on their treatment plans.