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Join Our Team as an Orthodontic Assistant!

At American Pediatric Dental Group, we're looking for a passionate Orthodontic Assistant to help children build healthy habits and achieve beautiful smiles! If you love working with kids and thrive in a fun, team-oriented environment committed to quality care, we'd love to meet you!

What We're Looking For:

Orthodontic assisting experience is preferred, but we're happy to train an experienced dental assistant.
A caring and patient-focused mindset.
Reliability, flexibility, and a desire to grow professionally.
Position Details:

Location: Travel required to Family Orthodontics of the Palm Beaches
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8 AM - 5 PM
We Take Care of Our Team With:

Paid Time Off & Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Options
401K Retirement Plan
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Opportunities to Give Back to the Community
If you're ready to make a difference in children's smiles while working in a supportive and rewarding environment, apply today!Requirements

• A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent is required.
• An Orthodontist Assistant state certification, included but not limited to, nitrous oxide, dental radiology, and expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) or expanded duties dental assistant (EDDA).
• CPR certification

Job related experience:

• Experience working in a professional, medical, or dental environment with direct customer service is desired.
• A minimum of 1-year orthodontic assisting experience.

Job-related skills and competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills- must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to communicate with a pleasant demeanor at all times.
• Communication- effective written and verbal communication is a must with all staff and management.
• Must be able to project a capable and professional image that is reflective of company values.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills- strong attention to detail, be able to multitask and perform job duties in a timely manner.
• Must have PC skills and be able to learn and successfully use new programs as required. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is preferred; as well as experience with a fax machine, copy machine, and general office equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Dental Office Environment
• Hours may change to meet the business needs.
• Travel to offices that provide orthodontic services may be required.
• Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events and morning huddles.
• Nature of work requires an ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with patients, their parents and staff.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and be able to twist, turn, bend and stoop.