D4C Dental is hiring: Dental - Orthodontic Assistant in Watkinsville

Overview

As an Orthodontic Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring children develop healthy habits and a lifetime of beautiful smiles. If you have a heart for children and enjoy working with a fun team of professionals dedicated to quality care, we would love to meet you!

Orthodontic Dental Assisting experience is preferred; however, we will support the training and development of an experienced dental assistant. Our ideal candidate loves giving great care, is flexible and reliable, and seeks to grow professionally.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Health Savings Account, Flex Spending
• 401K
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities for Community Giving Back

Education and Certification

• A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent is required.
• Orthodontist Assistant state certification, included but not limited to nitrous oxide, dental radiology, and expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) or expanded duties dental assistant (EDDA).
• CPR certification

Job-related experience

• Experience working in a professional, medical, or dental environment with direct customer service is desired.
• A minimum of 1-year orthodontic assisting experience.

Job-related skills and competencies

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills – must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to communicate with a pleasant demeanor at all times.
• Communication – effective written and verbal communication is a must with all staff and management.
• Must be able to project a capable and professional image that is reflective of company values.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills – strong attention to detail, be able to multitask and perform job duties in a timely manner.
• Must have PC skills and be able to learn and successfully use new programs as required. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is preferred; as well as experience with a fax machine, copy machine, and general office equipment.

Working Conditions

• Dental Office Environment
• Hours may change to meet the business needs.
• Travel to offices that provide orthodontic services may be required.
• Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events and morning huddles.
• 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.