Looking for a challenging, yet rewarding role with a growing dental service organization? Join our talented team of clinical and service support professionals. We have several opportunities throughout our affiliated practices, where you can make a positive difference.
We are not the typical dental service organization, as we help our affiliated practices provide patients with a local dental experience. We want to be a community that people want to join, as we are looking for long term relationships with our teams, our patients and our communities in which our behaviors are intended to make Southern Dental Alliance an “Employer of Choice”.
Our Mission
Southern Dental Alliance creates ongoing partnerships that help dental practices grow by leveraging unique resources and extensive experience to optimize daily operations, enabling dentists and dental professionals to focus on providing excellent care to their patients.
Our Vision
To be the best dental support organization in the Southeast, facilitating excellent care for all people.
Our Values
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Embedded in local communities
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Treat people with respect
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Make a difference
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Add value
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Retain practice personality
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Retain practice integrity
Our Core Competencies
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Integrity - Possessing a moral compass that embodies an eminent consistency in one’s actions and expectations aimed to exemplify behaviors that are ethical, honest, fair and sincere.
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Collaboration – Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
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Quality focus – Follows up on procedures, ensures high quality output and takes action to solve quality related concerns or makes the appropriate notification of quality related issues.
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Problem solving – Identifies problems and takes the appropriate measures to resolve and/or find solutions.
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Communicates effectively – Listens actively and openly, honestly and respectfully among varying audiences, while promoting dialogue and consensus building that is two-way.
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Achievement orientation – Focused efforts on achieving high quality results that are consistent with the organization’s standards.
Southern Dental Alliance is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V).
Ortho Assistant
| Department: | Ortho Assistant |
| Location: | Cartersville, GA |
Southern Dental Alliance is looking for a Orthodontic Assistant to join our team!
As a Orthodontic Assistant, you will ensure the Orthodontists are set up for success prior to interfacing with patients and during patient procedures. The OA clearly communicates to Orthodontist– the patients’ needs/request and other education, procedures, diagnosis and treatment related matters prior to treatment. The OA performs a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, in addition to performing work chair-side as Orthodontist examines and treat patients and works proactively to ensure clinical/hygiene needs are met. The OA is responsible for sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing trays of instruments for orthodontic procedures, and instructing patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be detail oriented and organized
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and work well under pressure
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and desk top publishing
- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Must pass criminal background check
Preferred Education and Experience
- 1-year experience as an Orthodontic or Dental Assistant.
- Bilingual (Spanish & English)
- Certified Orthodontic Assistant.
- Use of dental/medical technology.
- Ability to connect with patients.
- Driven and works with a sense of urgency.
- Has the ability to multi-task.
- Professional, courteous and approachable demeanor.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
- Current CPR certification.
- Employee must submit to a post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.?
- Employee may be required to submit to an annual Tuberculosis (TB) and Rubella screening.
We Offer
- Competitive Pay and Bonus Potential
- Medica, Vision and Dental coverage offered
- Accident Coverage & Hospital Indemnity Coverage
- Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
- 401k, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
- ID theft protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discounts
VSM Management, LLC dba Southern Dental Alliance and all relevant Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.
