Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Orthodontic Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care. This position offers a unique opportunity to rotate through multiple offices, ensuring a diverse and engaging work environment. You'll assist orthodontists in various procedures, maintain patient records, and educate patients on their orthodontic journey. With a focus on building relationships and adhering to high standards of care, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. Embrace a culture that prioritizes people and growth, and be part of an organization that values your contributions and supports your career development.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Discounts on braces and clear aligners

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant certification and CPR certification required.
• Ability to establish good relationships with patients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under supervision.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient rapport building

Multi-tasking

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Looking for a career that makes you smile?

We're seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our Smith & Heymann Orthodontics team. This position would rotate through our four offices based in Durham, Chapel Hill, Mebane, and Roxboro, NC, and availability to work in all locations is a requirement. This position is Monday-Thursday with the potential of rotating on-call weekends.

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

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

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 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.

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