Orthodontic Dental Assistant
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Jessie Albert Dental and Orthodontic Center (JADOC) in Bath Maine is a well-respected clinic with over 40 years of experience in the community. We are committed to the mission of Catholic Charities Maine to bring help & hope to Maines most vulnerable.
We currently have an opening for a Full-Time (4 days per week) Orthodontic Assistant. We are looking to hire someone who will make this a career and join our team of dedicated professionals. The Orthodontic Dental Assistant is the person responsible for patient care under the direct supervision of the orthodontist and preventive dental education of the patient under the general supervision of the orthodontist.
Duties:We will train the right candidate!
- Remove & insert archwires basic wire bending and fit orthodontic bands
- Sterilize instruments
- Bonding of brackets
- Complete lab work taking dental impressions and making retainers
- Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients
Qualifications:
- Will enjoy working with children and adults in a fast-paced environment and have good people organizational and lab skills.
- Must have good fine motor skills and dexterity.
- Must be a team player.
- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma
- Preference will be given to candidates with a Maine certification in Radiography.
- Experience in either a private practice or public health setting is preferred but exceptions can be made for the right candidate that shows excellent didactic and clinical skills.
- Experience with Dentrix and/or Dolphin a plus!
Salary: Starting salary $19.00 - $21.00/hour contingent with experience.
Schedule: Full-Time Monday Thursday; 8:00AM 4:00PM
Benefits:
- 4 weeks of Earned Time in your first year plus up to 6 paid holidays
- Dental care stipend
- 100% employer-paid short- & long-term disability and life insurance
- Comprehensive health plans (3 options) plus dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with agency contribution
- ADP LifeMart Employee Discount program
- Voluntary Accident & Critical IllnessInsurance with apaidHealth Screening Benefit
- Wellness benefits (including up to $100 reimbursement for wellness purchases and individual coaching)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Bereavement leave
Come join our team thats been the midcoast regions favorite choice for excellent comprehensive dental services and quality orthodontic carefor the whole family!
You may submit your cover letter and resume (indicating the position title) via our website () or email () fax ) or mail to Human Resources Office Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660 Portland ME 04104.
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