Orthodontic Assistant - Competitive Pay & Benefits

Smile Doctors; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life 보험

Short and long-term disability

401(k)

Paid time off & holidays

Brace discounts

Job summary

Smile Doctors in New Lenox, IL is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will assist in placing and removing appliances, review patient charts, and support the orthodontist to deliver a positive clinical experience.

You will perform lightweight lab work, help with sterilization and infection control, educate patients on care and remote monitoring, and help manage schedules while upholding state dental standards. CPR and radiography certs may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and triage notifications.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory following standard protocols.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols.

Skills

Rapport building

Teamwork

Hand tools

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Smile Doctors in New Lenox, IL is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will assist in placing and removing appliances, review patient charts, and support the orthodontist to deliver a positive clinical experience.

You will perform lightweight lab work, help with sterilization and infection control, educate patients on care and remote monitoring, and help manage schedules while upholding state dental standards. CPR and radiography certs may be required.