Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Job Description

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iSmile Orthodontics – Caroline Springs VIC

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We are seeking an engaging, tech-savvy, and self-motivated Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our dynamic orthodontic team. This position offers a consistent 2 days per week schedule, split between our Western and Eastern suburb locations. For the right candidate, there is a genuine opportunity to increase days in the future as our practice continues to grow. Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with no weekends, no late nights, and no public holidays!

Key responsibilities \n

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• Provide efficient, high-quality assistance during orthodontic procedures
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• Take great pride in building warm, trusted relationships with our patients and their families
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• Demonstrate sharp active listening and observation skills during patient discussions, accurately processing information and translating it seamlessly into clinical notes during/post-appointment
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• Maintain an efficient, organized, and clean clinical environment, including the management of stock levels and lab work orders
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• Confidently navigate the clinic's digital systems and tech tools
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About you \n

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• Possess fluent verbal and written communication skills
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• Can listen to a patient or doctor, whilst completing sterilisation or assisting chair-side and document them accurately
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• Notice the small details and are preemptive, anticipating clinical needs and preparing tools or steps before the clinicians ask
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• Take initiative, see what needs to be done, and thrive in a busy team environment
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• Naturally energetic and love interacting with people of all ages. Gentle and patient when working with nervous and younger age groups.
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• Experience in general dental assisting, medical or dental reception, or hospitality is encouraged
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