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Summary of Position:   The Orthodontic Assistant is a pivotal role to Gorman and Bunch Orthodontics and serves as the primary supporting person to our doctor team.  This role will assist with various activities in working with the doctors and patients alike and will strive to be a positive, friendly, and professional addition to the team.   Key Benefits: In addition to your hourly rate, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes monthly bonus opportunities, Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision coverage, a retirement plan (401-k) with a percentage match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, an employee assistance program, and several other benefit options.  Benefit-eligible new hires can enroll in coverage that is effective on their first day of employment. Further details on the benefits program are available upon request. Essential Job Function:   Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring the highest level of patient customer service is given to all patients   Educate the patients on orthodontic care and treatment practices   Work chairside with patient care including assisting in placing and removing orthodontic appliances   Taking X-Rays, pictures, fabricating retainers   Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor notes accurately   Keep patient rooms stocked and organized as well as clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment   Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors to better develop skillset   Other duties as required     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Knowledge of Orthodontics and associated treatment appliances and equipment used   Action-oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environment   Understand and can effectively communicate techniques utilized in the Orthodontic field   Have excellent written and oral communication skills    Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff   Integrity, always doing the right thing   Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality   Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled   Attention to detail   Able to stay organized and follow instruction   Professional manner and appearance at all times   Computer skills: Microsoft office and Web Browser    Education and Experience   High School Diploma, GED or equivalent 1-3 Years Relative Experience   Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this  link .