We are Rodeo!

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is one of the fastest growing, multi-specialty dental groups in the country. The company’s team of 100+ award-winning doctors provide a full range of general dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and board-certified pediatric dental services in 30+ Rodeo locations throughout the states of Texas and Colorado.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Ortho Dental Assistant is a key member and contributor in creating an amazing, one-of-a-kind Patient Experience. They will provide direct patient care in all stages of an orthodontic appointment. Successful candidates will work in the Back Office and in our world-class lobbies engaging, entertaining, and caring for our patients.

SCHEDULE: This position requires a flexible schedule that may require extended hours as business requires – including evenings and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience
Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with Orthodontist in treating patient
• Instruct patient of elastic treatment
• Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures
• Taking diagnostic quality X-Rays and attaching them to the patient chart
• Mixing amalgam, cement, and preparing impression materials
• Pouring, trimming, and polishing impression trays
• Assisting with bonding, banding, adjusting, and debonding orthodontic patients
• Placing and cementing bands
• Setting up orthodontic brackets and removing excess cement from brackets and bands
• Making retainers, bleaching trays, and impressions
• Providing excellent chairside assistance and anticipating next steps to stay in constant mental synchronization with the doctor
• Taking patient initial, progress, and debond photos
• Taking scans of patients for clear aligners or models

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged sitting and standing as needed

Ability to lift up to 15 lbs