Orthodontic office in North Central Austin in search of an experienced Chair side Orthodontic Assistant.

Applicant must have excellent verbal communication skills, a minimum of 2 years prior orthodontic experience, and be a registered dental assistant with a current certificate. Fluent Spanish a plus. This is a full-time position.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Clearly, kindly, and professionally communicate with patients and their families
Demonstrate a high degree of sensitivity to all patient concerns to ensure patient comfort and confidence
Encouraging, educating and motivating patients to follow the recommendations of the Doctor's
prescribed treatment
Ability to effectively present information one-on-one with patients

Taking and processing alginate impressions, radiographs, and clinical photographs
Assisting with orthodontic adjustments
Preparing teeth for bonding and debonding
Assisting in the placement and removal of appliances
Fixed retainer fabrication and cementation
Bracket/band set-up/placement
Inventory control
Sterilization and clean-up
Invisalign experience, including PVS impressions
Assisting with new patient examinations and consultation

Benefits: medical, paid vacation/sick leave/holidays