Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors; North Attleborough (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Brace discounts for family

Job summary

Smile Doctors North Attleboro seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will assist with placing and removing appliances, manage patient records, and support remote monitoring under the Orthodontist's supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, dental/orthodontic exposure, and relevant certifications such as radiography and CPR as required by state boards. We offer a supportive, people-first culture and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under close supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Review patient charts, log data, and transcribe doctor notes.
• Perform laboratory procedures under close supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Review remote monitoring dashboard and triage patient scans and messages.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.
• Maintain infection-control standards and prepare equipment and operatory.

Skills

Rapport with patients

Team collaboration

Hand tools

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Looking for a career that makes you smile?

North Attleboro Orthodontics 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:

In exchange for the dynamic contribution you’ll bring to our team, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members

Why North Attleboro Orthodontics?

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.

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