Orthodontic Assistant (X-Ray Certified)

As a proud partner of Chord Specialty Dental Partners, you'll have the support, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive while helping us deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve. We combine our individuality and child-centered dental expertise to practice group dentistry to create healthy smiles and positive experiences that last a lifetime.

Overview:

 

Are you ready to work in a practice where every child is treated with compassion, every family feels welcomed, and every visit is designed to create a positive dental experience. 

 

At Werner Orthodontics, we believe that empathy, teamwork, and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do. As a proud partner of Chord Specialty Dental Partners, you'll have the support, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive while helping us deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve. 

 

How does this shape your job experience? 

 

We combine our individuality and child-centered dental expertise to practice group dentistry to create healthy smiles and positive experiences that last a lifetime. By working together as one team, we provide compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of every child and family. 

Responsibilities:

Job Summary: ​The Orthodontic Assistant (X-Ray Certified) (OA) is an important part of Chord Specialty Dental Partners team. This position is primarily responsible for performing clinical and non-clinical duties to ensure compassionate, effective, and efficient delivery of high quality standard of care for patients. A successful OA exhibits an efficient, knowledgeable, and positive countenance for every patient experience  

 

Responsibilities: 

• Must be able to work in a pediatric, child friendly environment
• Advise parent or guardian what to expect in the visit and address any concerns
• Obtaining all x-rays necessary in the best quality possible
• Maintaining accurate clinical notes of each visit
• Must maintain Dental Assisting License in good standing and complete the CE Credits required by state
• Assists doctor with cementation of bands and bracket placement.
• Removes and places wires, ties, power chains/thread
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

What you’ll Need: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current State of TN RDA License
• Current CPR Healthcare Provider Certification
• Polishing and Radiology Certification
• Sealants Course?

 

Preferred, but not required

• Bilingual-Spanish preferred.

Compensation: $18 - $20/hour

Location: Rotating between our Indy and Greenfield office 

Schedule: Monday 9:45am-5pm (Greenfield), Tuesday 6:45am - 4:00pm (Indy), Wednesday & Thursday 6:45am - 4:00pm (Greenfield/Indy), and some Fridays 6:45am - 1:00pm (Indy) 

 

Benefits:

 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full-time employees
• Health Spending Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Referral Program

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Chord Specialty Dental Partners and its affiliated dental practices are equal opportunity employers, and hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact us so we can assist.

 

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require accommodation, please let us know.

 

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