Orthodontic Assistant

Scott Law Ortho Corp PC; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off in first year +

Discounts on braces and clear aligners

Job summary

Hanis and Berriche Orthodontics in Katy, Texas seeks an experienced Orthodontic Assistant to deliver positive clinical experiences while following state dental laws under the Orthodontist's supervision.

You will assist with appliances, maintain schedules, review charts, and perform lab work, while educating patients and guiding remote monitoring. The role includes sterilization and community engagement duties, with a Monday-Thursday schedule plus alternating Fridays.

Qualifications

• Ability to 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 in Final checks on patients and lead patient flow.
• Administer remote monitoring dashboard including triage of patient scans and messages.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare equipment and operatory following protocols.
• Assist in Local Store Marketing and community events.
• Adhere to all infection-control policies and protocols.

Skills

Rapport building

Patient care prioritization

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification (state)

Radiography certification (state)

CPR certification (state)

Job description

Looking for a career that makes you smile? Hanis and Berriche Orthodontics in Katy, Texas is seeking an experienced Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. 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.

How you’ll make us better:

• 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

Your special skills:

• 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
• Minimum three (2) years of previous Orthodontic experience
• 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
• Shift Hours: Monday thru Thursday 7:45 am to 5:15 pm, and Alternating Fridays 8:45 am to 12:15 pm (there may be changes to this regular schedule but will be informed well in advance)

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 Hanis and Berriche Orthodontics?

We exist to serve our community, to love people first, straighten teeth second, and we work hard every day to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment. We offer 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, hardworking, reliable, and innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles. Don't take our word for it, we encourage you to read our Google Reviews and visit our website at everysmilecounts.com.

If you want to join our incredible team, this is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization! 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.