Orthodontic Assistant/Invisalign Coordinator

Rick Burns Orthodontics is adding to our clinical team. We are looking for a talented, passionate, and upbeat individual to focus on our patients' experience. Dr. Burns has been an orthodontist in the Elkhart/Middlebury area for over 30 years and a top provider of Invisalign treatment since 2018. He has mentored a wonderful team that our patients love! We have opportunities for growth and ongoing training provided by staff members to transition you smoothly into your new professional home.

Compensation:

• $25+ an hour based on experience
• Higher pay rate possible with dental/orthodontic experience, expanded duties, and X-ray certification
• Bonus opportunities

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
• Referral Bonus Program
• Free CE courses
• Free orthodontic care for yourself and your immediate family
• Uniforms

Clinical Duties:

• Submit Invisalign cases
• Manage Invisalign patients
• Manage the day - to - day operations of the orthodontic clinic
• Review and check the offices for a neat, professional appearance and make necessary changes
• Direct Dr. Burns and Dr. Fattal to the proper patients in the correct order of their appointment.
• Maintain dental supplies by checking stock, anticipating future needs, and notifying the proper person if an item needs to be ordered
• Ensure the operation of dental equipment by completing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for necessary approved repairs
• Assist the doctors with patients' orthodontic care
• Contribute to the orthodontic assistant team
• Learn to perform all orthodontic procedures under the scope of orthodontic assistant capabilities

Patient Duties:

• Make a difference in our patients' lives
• Prepare the patient for orthodontic treatment by welcoming, seating, and draping the patient
• Prepares procedure trays and instruments as prescribed for the correct procedure
• Communicate to the patient and parents the current procedure for the day, plus future procedures. Answer their questions and requests
• Check the patient for good oral hygiene and give instructions when needed
• Educate patients and parents on the proper care for orthodontic appliances
• Time Management and efficiency with your schedule and duties
• Manage orthodontic appliances/Invisalign that need to be ordered and delivered
• Take X-rays
• Digital scanning and minimal impressions

Documentation of Records:

• Document the services rendered accurately according to the treatment provided
• Document charges for services rendered
• Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of each patient
• See that records are stored securely and handled in compliance with the HIPAA privacy procedures

Sterilization and Personal Protection:

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Protect the patient and yourself by adhering to infection–control protocols

Office Participation:

• Be an active participant in staff meetings
• Perform tasks as assigned to make the office run efficiently
• Promote the office and Rick Burns Orthodontics at the office and outside the office
• Promote office contest and merchandise

Qualifications:

• Dental Assisting experience
• X-ray certified preferred
• Excellent, professional interpersonal communication skills 
• Bilingual is a plus, but not necessary
• Computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills to effectively handle multiple tasks and maintain a calm demeanor
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Work at both Elkhart and Middlebury

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