Join our team in 2024 and get a $2000+ bonus!**
Be a part of something special!
At Albany Braces, we provide exceptional specialized orthodontic care and experiences that bring healthy, confident smiles to the faces of our patients and communities. This requires a team of highly skilled and creative people who are committed to teamwork, compassion, integrity, knowledge, gratitude, and fun! We value the unique skills, experiences, and perspectives every team member brings to the organization, and we are focused on ensuring our team members thrive both professionally and personally.
We currently have a career opportunity for a caring, purpose-driven Licensed Orthodontic Dental Assistant who will take great pride in creating truly extraordinary patient experiences while delivering the highest quality dental care.
The Orthodontic Assistant’s primary focus is to perform different orthodontic procedures with the doctor which includes prepping the patients, assisting the Orthodontist, and closing all chairside procedures, all while creating a comfortable environment for the patient. The Orthodontic Assistant will be responsible for knowing our policies and procedures to provide patients and families with orthodontic care instructions and dental health education.
- Prepare patients for procedures, assist Orthodontist during procedures and finish patient’s appointment.
- Be prepared for each procedure by reviewing patient notes to know what procedures will be done and what instruments will be needed.
- Provide patient and families with proper orthodontic care instructions, dental health education and diet recommendations.
- Help patient and parent feel comfortable at each visit.
- Communicate patient’s treatment needs to appropriate clinic staff.
- Take or order panorex x-rays for patient treatment.
Position Details:
- Monday - Friday 7:55AM - 5:00PM
- Full-Time Position
- Benefits Offered
- Pay Range: $22 - 26+ Hourly *based on experience
- $2000+ Employment Bonus, paid at 6 months of employment** Based on experience
- Locations: Albany, Delmar, Latham, East Greenbush, and Clifton Park
- Team members must be willing to commute to all 5 locations
- Dental Assisting License Required
Benefits:
- Competitive pay + growth opportunities
- Bonus Opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life insurance
- 401K with company contributions
- Paid time off + paid holidays
- Discounted and Free Pediatric dental and orthodontic treatments
**Bonus not guaranteed for those offered a position beyond this posting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person