Bright Direction Dental LLC is hiring: Orthodontic Dental Assistant in Elmhurst

Job Type Part-timeDescriptionElmhurst Dental Care is seeking a skilled and compassionate Part-Time Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced practice! As an Orthodontic Dental Assistant, you will work closely with our Orthodontist and other team members to provide exceptional dental care to our patients.We are looking for a friendly, personable, and professional person who has great attention to detail and the ability to follow directions. Requirements include: taking quality orthodontic facial photos, panoramic and cephalometric x-rays Taking, pouring, and trimming models. Prepare materials and equipment for the orthodontist, fabricate retainers, and changing arch-wires. Must be comfortable explaining orthodontic treatment including oral hygiene instructions with patients.Schedule:Every Other Tuesday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PMBenefits:401k Requirements X-Ray ProficiencyAbility to take quality orthodontic facial photos, panoramic and cephalometric X-RaysCoronal Polish/Sealant Certification preferred but not requiredTaking, pouring, and trimming modelsPrepare materials and equipment for the orthodontist, fabricate retainers, and changing arch-wires.Must be comfortable explaining orthodontic treatment including oral hygiene instructions with patients.High school graduate or equivalentChairside dental assisting with a wide range of general dentistry proceduresSterilization protocols to OSHA regulationsCPR certificationComputer efficiency- charting and schedulingExcellent communication skillsAbility to build lasting relationships with teammates and patientsIntegrity-focused work ethicTeam-player attitudeAbility to multi-taskOpen-minded to new systems/techniques, direction and feedbackExcited to be part of a dental family and a career to be proud of!Bright Direction Dental is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to abide by these principles and mandates. Bright Direction Dental prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, traits associated with race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Bright Direction Dental conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.