Family Dental Health·Wade Hampton, South Carolina
The assistant works directly with orthodontists to perform clinical tasks such as tightening braces, conducting preliminary exams, and taking x-rays. They are also responsible for sterilizing equipment, oral scanning, and instructing patients on the care of their appliances.
Carolina Family Orthodontics is looking for an outgoing Orthodontic Assistant!
The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and possess orthodontic assisting experience.
Our orthodontic assistants are hands-on and work directly alongside our orthodontists.
Responsibilities include; sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing the instruments and materials required for each procedure, tightening braces, and conducting preliminary examinations.
Other key components include instructing patients on oral healthcare of braces and appliances, oral scanning, taking and x-rays and photos, and making simple appliances in-house.
Needs orthodontic assisting experience Compensation will be based on experience Carolina Family Orthodontics offers: Competitive pay 6 weeks of paid time off Employee dental benefits Medical, vision, life insurance, disability insurance 401k Uniforms provided WORK LOCATION: Must be willing to travel to all Carolina Family Orthodontics locations Brushy Creek Five Forks Furman Greer
Candidates must have prior experience in orthodontic assisting and be self-motivated. The role requires the ability to travel to various office locations including Brushy Creek, Five Forks, Furman, and Greer.
Market context
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