Job description
Job description
Are you an energetic, personable, and driven Orthodontic Assistant?
MK Orthodontics is a fast-paced orthodontic office in Augusta, ME. We are looking for an Orthodontic Assistant to join our orthodontic team! Please note, this position does require travel to both Augusta and Waterville locations.
MK Orthodontics is part of the Corus Orthodontists family. We are a dynamic group of practices across North America who believe in preserving and evolving our specialty of orthodontics, and in protecting the integrity of the patient-doctor relationship.
What you will be doing - key responsibilities:
- Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
- Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene.
- Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system.
- Take x-rays, photos, impressions and intraoral scans.
- Provide patient instruction/education.
- Provide reports to parents/guardians.
- Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures.
- Clean/disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments and devices.
- Set up trays and prepare brackets for bonding.
- Unload and store new supplies.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Doctor.
About you:
- You are an excellent communicator who brings enthusiasm and passion to every interaction.
- You are pleasant, professional, and courteous, and enjoy being part of a team.
- You thrive on the challenge of managing competing priorities and excel at time management.
- You care about providing excellent customer service and positive patient experiences.
What you bring – qualifications:
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
- Good understanding of relevant health and safety regulations
- Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written), with a proven ability to build strong relationships and rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and the community
- Keen attention-to-detail and time management skills
What you will benefit from:
Being part of a collaborative and engaging team that prioritizes employee development
Partnering with and learning from an experienced network of professionals
A competitive total rewards package with an employee benefits program and 401K!
Corus has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and all candidates will be considered.
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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