Orthodontic Assistant

Dana E. Fender DMD PC d/b/a Smile Doctors of Illinois; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Discounts on braces

Job summary

Prairie View Orthodontics is searching for an Orthodontic Clinician I to provide exceptional patient care while adhering to dental regulations. You will support the Orthodontist in various clinical procedures and patient education.

The ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma, dental certifications, and is skilled in building rapport with patients. Join a growing team focused on maintaining a supportive and fun workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow state dental laws, rules, and regulations.
• Some dental/orthodontic industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances.
• Review patient charts and log appropriate patient data.
• Perform laboratory procedures under supervision.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.
• Clean and prepare equipment and operatory.
• Adhere to infection-control policies.

Skills

Building rapport with patients

Using hand tools

Multi-tasking

Establishing working relationships

Prioritizing patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Looking for a career that makes you smile? Prairie View Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to join our growing team. 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.

How you’ll make us better:

• 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 build rapport with patients
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to set priorities regarding patient care, manage full schedules and multi-task

Prerequisites for success:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Some dental/orthodontic industry experience preferred
• 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:

• 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 Prairie View Orthodontics?

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. As a part of the Smile Doctors family, we offer 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. We’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles.

Pay Range: $18.40 - $23.70

Smile Doctors is the largest ortho-focused dental support organization (OSO) in the U.S. As the fastest-growing network of leading orthodontists with more than 560 convenient locations in 36 states, Smile Doctors has a rich history of developing and growing affiliated practices by providing tools and technology that allow orthodontists to focus entirely on patient care. Smile Doctors is the largest network of Diamond Plus Invisalign providers and its affiliated orthodontists are proud members of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and host for the Lecture Center for Orthodontic Excellence. Smile Doctors' mission is to create confident smiles that inspire the best in patients, each other, and the communities they serve.