Orthodontic Assistant - Mechanicsville/Ironbridge
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Virginia Family Dentistry is looking for an *Orthodontic Assistant* (Ortho Tech) to join both our *Mechanicsville/ Ironbridge locations'* dental team!*This team travels between our Mechanicsville and Ironbridge offices each week.*If you are a team-player who loves providing quality patient care, please consider applying. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year or more of experience in orthodontic assisting. If you do not have direct industry experience, we ARE willing to train the right candidate that possess positive people skills, a willingness to learn, and work in a fast-paced environment. *Typical work hours are 4 and 1/2 days per week, 8am-5pm.*For 50 years, Virginia Family Dentistry has been proudly providing safe, quality dental care to the greater Richmond area. We are a practice with almost 500 employees, 15 locations and over 60+ general dentists and dental specialists. Although we are large, we operate like a close-knit family and strive to uphold our core values.At Virginia Family Dentistry, our orthodontic assistants are held to high-quality standards in all aspects of dental care. They time-mange efficiently, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The Orthodontic Assistant provides our doctors with quality support and diligently follows Virginia Family Dentistry's Standard of Care.*Clinical Requirements*· Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training as required by law· Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred· Take blood pressure readings· Must be (or become) x-ray and CPR certified when hired*Benefits*Virginia Family Dentistry's full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including 401(k) profit sharing, dental and orthodontic care, health insurance, vision insurance, long and short term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health savings accounts, wellness benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, paid uniforms, continuing education, and more.*Community*Virginia Family Dentistry aims to be an active partner in the communities we serve. Throughout the year our offices collectively do hundreds of sponsorships, participate in local health fairs, visit schools, and aid in donation drives.*About Virginia Family Dentistry*Virginia Family Dentistry is a multi-specialty dental practice serving the greater Richmond area. The practice was founded in 1974 by Dr. Baxter Perkinson. Virginia Family Dentistry's collaborative team approach provides patients with the most comprehensive dental care possible. We are a family of almost 500 dental professionals who serve generations of families throughout Central Virginia._*Virginia Family Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer.*_Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Employee assistance program* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to Friday* OvertimeApplication Question(s):* What is your desired pay for this position?* Have you ever worked for Virginia Family Dentistry or W. Baxter Perkinson and Associates before? If so, please list your dates of employment.Experience:* Orthodontic: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: In person