Orthodontic Assistant

**STARTING PAY/COMPENSATION ($/HOUR) IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE - IF YOU HAVE MORE YEARS OF ORTHODONTIC ASSISTING EXPERIENCE, THEN YOUR STARTING PAY WILL BE HIGHER**

Our Orthodontic team is seeking an experienced clinical orthodontic chair side assistant!

• ABOUT US: Our practice is a fun, interactive office where patients are treated like family. The Chenin family has proudly provided orthodontic care to the Las Vegas Valley for over 45 years! Founded on clinical orthodontic excellence and enhanced by advanced orthodontic technology, we treat both children and adults.
• This team of amazing doctors utilize the latest technological advances, such as invisible clear ceramic braces, Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen™, along with the latest in computer technology (advanced 3D imaging), to ensure that our patients receive the finest care possible and the best smile design. Having an enjoyable and positive experience for our patients is our mission.
• REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have excellent communication skills, customer service experience, ambition, a positive attitude, dedication and pride in their work, career goals, and above all, unwavering professionalism. We want a team member who is willing to contribute ideas, talent and enthusiasm. We emphasize full involvement with our team and patients.
• Please apply for our orthodontic assistant position if you are experienced in clinical orthodontic procedures, people oriented, personally stable and self-motivated.
• We offer a fun and fast paced office environment. This is a full-time position.
• If you are seeking a real opportunity to grow and have what it takes to join our team, please respond with your resume.
• This is a 4 day a week position. Each day is an 8 hour shift that varies depending on the day. Monday-Thursday 8-5, 9-6, 8:30-5:30. Fridays 7:30-4:30pm.
• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists in placing and removing orthodontic appliances, removing and replacing elastic ties on individual teeth, removing and inserting orthodontic wires to and from brackets
• Prepares teeth for the placement of orthodontic brackets and cleaning teeth after removal of orthodontic bracket removal
• Records treatment information on the patient’s chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for next appointment.
• Takes full patient records including photos, X-rays, and 3-D intraoral scan
• Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room and prepping them for care by the doctor.
• Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning and restocking.
• Maintains cleanliness of the treatment area, lab, and sterilizing area.
• Reviews patient’s medical history, progress from the previous visit, if applicable, and the scheduled treatment plan with each patient.
• Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.
• Cleans X-ray, hand pieces, vacuum traps, and sharp instruments.
• Pours and trims study models.
• Makes retainers
• Monitors incoming and outgoing lab cases.
• BENEFITS: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off , 401(k), 401(k) matching, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible spending account, Employee discount, Uniforms, and more. AFLAC Life insurance and Disability insurance available.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to have a background check?

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 2 years (Required)
• Orthodontic Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person