Orthodontics Assistant (Bilingual)

Orthodontics Assistant – Smile Straight Orthodontics (El Paso)

• Do you consider yourself an upbeat person that works well with kids?
• Have you been working in the dental field but interested in exploring Orthodontics?
• Do you consider yourself an authentic and compassionate person?
• Does it give you a smile to help others improve theirs?

If you answered yes to these questions Smile Straight Orthodontics would love to speak with you!

Smile Straight Orthodontics is dedicated to creating an environment that balances quality and fun for the families we serve.

Team Responsibilities:

• The primary role of the Orthodontic Dental Assistant is to support the success of the clinicians through effective delivery of the Perfect Patient Experience.
• Orthodontic Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties.
• Orthodontic Dental Assistants prepare patients for oral examination and assist other dental professionals in providing treatment to the teeth, mouth, and gums.
• Orthodontic Dental Assistants must work effectively with co-workers including…
• General Practice Dental Assistants, patients, and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner
• Listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others
• Keeping commitments
• Keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions, and addressing others by name, actions, words and deeds.
• Must support the policies and goals of Kids Dental Brands, and thus participate in the growth and future of the company.

Requirements:

• Education: Graduation and Certification from a dental assisting school
• Experience: 2 years in a pediatric dental office setting preferred
• Computer Skills: Computer Literate
• Language Ability: Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to remain calm during stressful customer or employee situations.
  • English/Spanish Bilingual strongly preferred.
• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)

Work Environment/ Physical Demands:

The work environment includes work within a dental clinic and remote work in an office environment. The work environment may vary significantly and may include loud, fast-paced, and rapidly changing conditions. All employees working within a dental clinic have potential exposure to blood or air borne pathogens, as is typical in a healthcare setting. Position may require long periods of sitting and standing. Manual dexterity will be required for handling small objects. Close and distance vision will be required and the ability to shift focus rapidly. Nature of work requires an ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with patients, their parents, and staff.? Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and be able to twist, turn, bend and stoop.

Acknowledgement:

I understand that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

I understand that should I need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the duties of my job, it is my responsibility to discuss with my supervisor or Human Resources as necessary.