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full-time 6 days ago

Orthodontic Assistant

Dr. Jeffrey E. Kashner

Covington, WA 98042
26 - 30/hr

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Job Description

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If you are a friendly, energetic and outgoing orthodontic assistant and looking for long-term growth opportunities in a family-oriented environment, we will love to have you join the Kashner Orthodontic Team. We are looking for a compassionate individual who is willing to learn and perform multiple tasks. Integrity and Reliability are a must. Prior experience in orthodontics is required.

The right person for this job is social, outgoing, and great working with their hands. The buzz of activity in our office as people attend their appointments keeps us busy and makes the day fly by.

We treat patients of various ages, from children to adults, The smiles we help create take a lot of detailed work. We are good with our hands when working on technical procedures, and we are happy and compassionate people who enjoy the satisfaction of making the lives of our patients better. Professionalism and a friendly smile are a must!

Summary: The Orthodontic Assistant will assist the Doctor in both clinical & administrative duties including: prepare patients for procedures, sterilize & disinfect instruments and treatment area, taking orthodontic records, removing and replacing arch wires, assist doctor in banding and bonding procedures, use of slow & high-speed hand pieces, educate patients on proper oral hygiene, schedule appointments chairside, and patient care correspondence.

Here's what we're looking for:
Outgoing, positive, and social person with a genuine love for helping others
Someone who can accurately and gently perform complex procedures in a timely manor
The ability to do the above while simultaneously making the patient feel comfortable, valued, and at ease
Someone who shares the passion, vision, and core values of our practice
Hard-working self-starter
Receptive to constantly learning new skills
Qualifications
Detail oriented in order to work efficiently & maintain patient comfort.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills by talking to others to convey information effectively.

Able to comfortably & efficiently handle multiple deadlines & task assignments.

Comfortable seeing & able to maintain a professional demeanor & attitude
Present in a professional, clean, well-groomed, & cooperative manner.

Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality to HIPAA standards.

Adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards.

Flexible & understand that job duties may change from time to time & that this individual may be asked to assist in other areas of the office.

Flexible & understand that work schedule assignments may change.

Able to work both independently & cooperatively in team settings
Active RDA License with the Department of Health required.

This is a full-time position; our office is open 4 days a week with alternating Mondays & Fridays. Hours: Mondays 9am-5pm, Tuesdays 8am-5pm, Wednesdays 7:30-4pm, Thursday 7:30-4pm, Fridays 8am-4pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bereavement leave
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Family leave
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Parental leave
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person

Requirements

• HIPAA
• Administrative experience
• Chairside assisting
• Medical administrative support
• Medical scheduling

About Dr. Jeffrey E. Kashner

Dr. Jeffrey Kashner Orthodontics in Covington, Washington, is dedicated to providing a positive orthodontic experience for all patients and their families. Their highly trained team uses state-of-the-art techniques to keep patients comfortable and smiling throughout the entire process.

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