Certified Orthodontic Dental Clinical Assistant (4 days/week)

Friendly, reputable ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE with one office location (no travel) in northwest Tampa (Westchase/Citrus Park) is seeking a professional, experienced FULL-TIME CERTIFIED ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT. This position is available for a self-motivated, fast paced team player with excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities. Applicant must be dependable and have excellent communication skills, outgoing personality and willingness to provide exceptional customer service to our patients.

Looking for Clinical Orthodontic assistant with the following qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience as an orthodontic assistant (preferably orthodontic certified)
• Knowledge of dental and orthodontic terminology
• Greeting patients and parents in a friendly manner
• Accurately recording treatment notes in practice management software (Dolphin Management software)
• Take diagnostic records including digital x-rays (panoramic & cephalometric), digital extraoral/intraoral photographs and digital impression scanning (iTero)
• Assisting the orthodontist in a variety of orthodontic procedures such placement of braces and aligners
• Clearly explain oral hygiene procedures and orthodontic appliance care to the patient and parents
• Knowledge of infection control procedures
• CPR certification
• Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA) certification
• X-ray certification
• Computer skills and knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Customer service skills: answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking insurance benefits
• Willingness to help market the practice

Position will require:

• 4 days/week, open Monday through Thursday (average 32-35 hours/week)
• Average work-day is from 8:00 am to 5:15 pm (7:30 am to 5:15 pm on Monday)
• Responsibilities: Clinical, Clerical, Marketing and Maintaining Office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• EFDA Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person