Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as an Orthodontic Assistant, where you'll enhance patient experiences while adhering to dental laws and protocols. You'll assist orthodontists, manage patient data, and ensure a clean, safe environment. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits while being part of a supportive team culture focused on growth and patient care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Short and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays

Discounts on braces and clear aligners

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under supervision.
• Review patient charts and log appropriate patient data.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Rapport Building

Education

MN Dental Assistant License

CPR certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $28.00/hr

Looking for a career that makes you smile?

We're seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team.

How You'll Make Us Better

Responsible for delivering positive clinical experience to all patients while following strict adherence to company policies as well as state dental laws, rules and regulations under the direction and close supervision of an Orthodontist.

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under close supervision of the Orthodontist
• Review patient charts, log appropriate patient data and transcribe doctor notes
• Perform laboratory procedures under close supervision of the Orthodontist
• Review remote monitoring dashboard including review/triage patient scans, responding to direct patient messages, and triage notifications
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory following standard protocols
• Adhere to all infection-control policies and protocols
  
  

Your special skills

We're proud of our company culture and heritage of awesomeness. If you've got the following, you'll fit right in:

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
  
  

Prerequisites for success

• Ability build rapport with patients
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to set priorities regarding patient care, manage full schedules and multi-task
• MN Dental Assistant License
• CPR certification
  
  

The Perks

In exchange for the dynamic contribution you'll bring to our team, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• 2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays
• Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members
  
  

Why Smile Doctors?

As the nation's leading Orthodontic Support Organization, Smile Doctors partners with local orthodontic practices to offer world-class patient care with hometown heart. We exist to love people first, straighten teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment.

Smile Doctors offers every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We nurture both talents and strengths, building each person's abilities to help them find success in their career and beyond. As the fastest-growing organization of our kind in the industry, we're looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00

This is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization! Apply today!

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