Orthodontic Assistant

Smile-Doctors; Savannah (GA); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Two weeks paid time off

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Smile Doctors is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. The role supports the Orthodontist by placing and removing appliances, reviewing charts, and performing related lab tasks. You will triage remote monitoring data and educate patients on care and remote monitoring.

The position emphasizes strict adherence to policies, infection control, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow within a nationwide orthodontic network.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Prepare and sterilize equipment and operatory per protocols.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols.

Conocimientos

Rapport building

Interpersonal skills

Hand tools

Multi-tasking

Educación

High school diploma

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

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

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. 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.