Orthodontic Assistant — Competitive Pay & Benefits

Smile Doctors; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off

Discounts on braces and aligners

Job summary

Smile Doctors in Wexford, PA is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing orthodontic team. You will assist in placing and removing appliances, review patient charts, and help maintain a clean, sterile operatory while following our patient-centered policies.

Under the supervision of an orthodontist, you’ll triage patient questions, support remote monitoring where applicable, educate patients on care, and ensure timely, accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Clean, sterilize and prepare equipment and operatory following protocols.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols.

Skills

Rapport building with patients

Multi-tasking

Hand tools

Prioritization of patient care

Education

High school diploma

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Smile Doctors in Wexford, PA is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing orthodontic team. You will assist in placing and removing appliances, review patient charts, and help maintain a clean, sterile operatory while following our patient-centered policies.

Under the supervision of an orthodontist, you’ll triage patient questions, support remote monitoring where applicable, educate patients on care, and ensure timely, accurate record-keeping.