Ortho Assistant - (US-TX-Houston - 77299)

Minimum Education: Tech School
Job Type: Contract
Jobcode: 23,707
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Our state-of-the-art Orthodontic practice has an Ortho Assistant opening, for an outgoing individual who is friendly and self-motivated. Must provide outstanding customer service while assisting the doctor with the treatment of orthodontic patients.

Duties include:
o Perform chairside tasks assigned by the orthodontist, including banding and bonding, wire changes, orthodontic records (X-rays, photographs and impressions)
o Sterilize instruments and maintain clean operatory
o Escort patients to and from the clinic for each appointment
o Provide patient and parents with instructions and demonstrations as necessary
o Maintain accurate patient treatment records on the clinical computer
o Anticipate the needs of and assist Dr. at all times
o Monitor patient flow
o Perform other tasks as assigned by the orthodontist.
o 2+ years of recent/current experience as an hands-on orthodontic assistant.
o Experience with banding, bonding, wire changing, x-rays, electronic charting, and strong computer and typing skills
o Must be well-spoken, professional, organized and have a cheerful personality
o State of Texas RDA is highly preferred but not a must have