Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing orthodontic team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care! As an Orthodontic Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering positive clinical experiences while adhering to state regulations and company policies. Your responsibilities will include assisting with orthodontic procedures, managing patient flow, and educating patients on their care. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive and innovative organization that values its team members and promotes a people-first culture. If you're passionate about making a difference in the world of orthodontics, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Short and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off in your first year

Discounts on braces and clear aligners

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish good working 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

Listening skills

Building rapport with patients

Multi-tasking

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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 supervision of an Orthodontist.

• 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

Qualifications:

We're proud of our company culture and heritage of awesomeness. If you've got the following, you'll fit right in:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers

Prerequisites for success

• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Ability to set priorities regarding patient care, manage full schedules and multi-task
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to work chair independently under the supervision of Orthodontist
• Ability to perform all clinical duties and appointments self-sufficiently under the general supervision of an Orthodontist

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.

Pay Range: $21.60 - $25.20

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