Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off & holidays

Discounts on braces and aligners

Job summary

Orthodontic Associates in Catonsville, MD, is seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to join our growing team. You will assist in placing and removing appliances, review patient charts, and support the orthodontist under close supervision.

You will review remote monitoring dashboards, respond to patient messages, educate patients on care and remote monitoring, and ensure all equipment is cleaned, sterilized and prepared according to infection-control policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some dental/orthodontic 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Rapport with patients

Relationship building

Hand tools

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Dental experience preferred

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

## Orthodontic AssistantApply: Catonsville, MD: Full time: Posted Today: JR101120Looking for a career that makes you smile? Orthodontic Associates 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:**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 Orthodontic Associates?**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: $19.20 - $24.75 *This is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization! Apply today!*