Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Doctors is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to deliver positive clinical experiences while adhering to state regulations and company policies. This entry-level full-time role involves assisting orthodontists, educating patients, and performing routine procedures in a supportive environment focused on care and growth.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some dental/orthodontic industry experience preferred.
• Certification by state Dental Board if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances.
• Review patient charts and log appropriate data.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care.

Skills

Ability to build rapport with patients

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships

Ability to use hand tools

Ability to set priorities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

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Looking for a career that makes you smile?

We're seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to join our growing team at Hendrix Orthodontics.

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 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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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