Orthodontic Assistant: Elevate Smiles & Patient Care

Smile Doctors; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and life insur

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off in your first yr

Discounts on braces and clear aligners

Job summary

Smile Doctors in Harvey, LA is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will deliver a positive clinical experience while following company policies and state regulations under the close supervision of the Orthodontist.

Key duties include assisting with placing/removing appliances, chart review, lab work, remote monitoring triage, patient education, and maintaining equipment and a sterile operatory following infection-control protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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, 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

Good working relationships

Hand tools

Prioritize multitask

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Smile Doctors in Harvey, LA is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will deliver a positive clinical experience while following company policies and state regulations under the close supervision of the Orthodontist.

Key duties include assisting with placing/removing appliances, chart review, lab work, remote monitoring triage, patient education, and maintaining equipment and a sterile operatory following infection-control protocols.