Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization dedicated to transforming smiles! As an Orthodontic Assistant, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care while adhering to strict protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values teamwork and patient relationships. With a focus on fostering a people-first culture, this innovative firm is looking for passionate individuals ready to make a difference in the orthodontic field. If you're eager to contribute to a fun and encouraging workplace, this is the perfect chance to advance your career and help others smile!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Coverage

Long-term Disability Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Discounts on Braces

Qualifications

• Ability to establish good working relationships with patients and coworkers.
• Dental Assistant and Radiography certifications as required by state.

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

Listening Skills

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 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

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
• 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 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!