Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off in your first yr

Holidays paid

Discounts on braces and clear aligners

Job summary

Charleston Orthodontics, part of the Smile Doctors family, seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team in Summerville. You will support the orthodontist by placing and removing appliances, reviewing charts, and assisting with labs, while engaging patients in remote monitoring and education.

We emphasize a patient-first, team-centered culture with strict adherence to safety and infection-control protocols. This role offers opportunities to grow within a beloved orthodontic brand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental assistant certification preferred per state 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 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

Skills

Rapport with patients

Interpersonal communication

Hand tools

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification (state)

Radiography certification (state)

CPR certification (state)

Job description

Looking for a career that makes you smile?

Charleston 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
• 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 Charleston 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.