Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors; Livingston (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Discounts on braces

Zusammenfassung

Smile Doctors is looking for an Orthodontic Assistant in Livingston, New Jersey. The role involves assisting orthodontists in patient care, managing appointments, and ensuring compliance with dental regulations.

Ideal candidates are those who can build rapport with patients and possess a high school diploma. The position offers competitive salary ranging from $19.20 to $24.75 per hour and includes great benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances.
• Experience in the dental/orthodontic industry preferred.
• Knowledge of infection-control policies.

Aufgaben

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under supervision.
• Review patient charts and log appropriate data.
• Perform laboratory procedures under supervision.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.

Kenntnisse

Patient rapport

Relationship building

Hand tools

Multi-tasking

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

Looking for a career that makes you smile? Smile Doctors is seeking an 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 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

• 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

Pay Range: $19.20 - $24.75

Why Smile Doctors?

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.

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.