Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Orthodontic Support Organization as an Orthodontic Assistant in Arlington, TX. You'll provide positive clinical experiences, assist orthodontists, and educate patients while enjoying a supportive, people-first culture with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Short and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off

Discounts on braces and clear aligners

Qualifications

• Ability to work chair independently under supervision of Orthodontist.
• Ability to manage full schedules and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare equipment.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Relationship Building

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Smile Doctors is our people-first culture which creates an environment of passionate, caring Team Members dedicated to providing fun and encouraging relationships with each other and our patients. Smile Doctors offers every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We focus on the importance of the individual and recognize that each person on our Team has something great to offer. We recognize talents and strengths and take care to nurture those abilities to help our Team Members grow into successful people in their careers, in our organization, and beyond.

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 state dental laws, rules and regulations under the direction and supervision of an Orthodontist.

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances, and taking full records under supervision of the Orthodontist
• Perform accurate and efficient procedures to maintain the schedule and patient flow
• Review patient charts, log appropriate patient data and transcribe doctor notes
• Perform laboratory procedures under supervision of an Orthodontist
• Assist the Point with performing final checks on patients and leading patient flow
• Administer the remote monitoring dashboard including review / triage patient scans, respond to direct patient messages, and triage notifications
• Educate the patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory following standard protocols
• Assist in Local Store Marketing and community events
• Adhere to all infection-control policies and protocols

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

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

Prerequisites for success :

• Ability to build bonds with patients
• Ability to set priorities regarding patient care, manage full schedules and multi-task
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to work chair independently under the supervision of Orthodontist
• Ability to perform all clinical duties and appointments self-sufficiently under the general supervision of an Orthodontist
• Dental Assistant certification if required by state Dental Board
• Radiography certification if required by state Dental Board
• CPR certification if required by state Dental Board

The Perks :

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

• 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 membersafter 1 year with company

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.

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

Smile Doctors and all our affiliating practices are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and welcome diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any team member or applicant for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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Orthodontic Assistant • Arlington, TX, USA