Orthodontic Assistant

Job overview

The Orthodontic Assistant role is an onsite position based in Colburn, IN. Compensation is not specified, and this role supports the clinical team at Pippin Dental & Braces in providing high-quality dental care to the community. This role exists to assist professional dental staff with orthodontic procedures and patient care. The assistant is responsible for preparing patients for examinations, taking x-rays, educating patients on oral hygiene, and maintaining operational readiness within the clinic to ensure a positive patient experience.

What you'll do

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents and patients through processes before treatment.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instruction.
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment.
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts.
• Take quality orthodontic facial photos.
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures.
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Clean chairs and rooms.
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment.
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart.
• Pour, trim and polish impression casts.
• Fabricate custom impression trays.
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

colburn in

orthodontic assistant

dental assistant

clinical support

patient care

no degree required

teamwork

benevis

orthodontics

dental care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays.

Why this role

Monthly bonuses based on Office performance and comprehensive benefits package.

About the employer

Pippin Dental & Braces - a Benevis company is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.