Orthodontic Assistant

Summary of Position:  The Orthodontic Assistant is a pivotal role to Reynolds 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 Preferred   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 https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview. Offices: 1202 Walton Blvd, Suite 200, Rochester Hills, Michigan (Reynolds Orthodontics - Rochester Hills);