Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors of Indiana, P.C.; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Braces discounts

Job summary

Smile Doctors of Indiana, P.C. seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to support our Orthodontist and deliver a positive clinical experience to patients across Bloomington and Vincennes locations.

You will assist with appliances, review charts, and perform lab tasks under supervision, while educating patients on remote monitoring and maintaining rigorous infection control.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in dental/orthodontic industry preferred.
• Dental Assistant certification preferred if required by state Board.
• Radiography certification preferred if required by state Board.
• CPR certification preferred if required by state Board.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Proficient with hand tools, prioritization, scheduling, and multitasking.
• Travel between Bloomington, IN and Vincennes, IN locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Review patient charts, log data, and transcribe doctor notes.
• Perform laboratory procedures under supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Review remote monitoring dashboard, triage patient scans, respond to direct patient messages and notifications.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.
• Sterilize and prepare equipment and operatory following standard protocols.
• Adhere to all infection-control policies and protocols.

Skills

Patient rapport

Multitasking

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Orthodontic Assistant

We are seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support our Orthodontist and deliver a positive clinical experience to patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under close supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Review patient charts, log appropriate data, and transcribe doctor notes.
• Perform laboratory procedures under close supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Review remote monitoring dashboard, triage patient scans, respond to direct patient messages and 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some dental/orthodontic industry experience preferred.
• Dental Assistant certification, if required by state Dental Board, is preferred.
• Radiography certification, if required by state Dental Board, is preferred.
• CPR certification, if required by state Dental Board, is preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with patients, establish and maintain relationships.
• Proficiency with hand tools and setting priorities, managing full schedules, and multitasking.
• Ability to travel between Bloomington, IN and Vincennes, IN locations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• 2 weeks paid time off in first year + paid holidays.
• Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members.

Location

Travel between Bloomington, IN and Vincennes, IN locations required.