Orthodontic Assistant — Grow, Impact, Great Benefits

Smile Doctors of South Carolina PC; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Braces discounts

Job summary

Charleston Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will assist in placing and removing appliances under close supervision, review patient data, and support lab work. You will also triage remote monitoring alerts, educate patients on care, and maintain strict infection-control standards.

We value strong rapport with patients, teamwork, and multi-tasking skills, with a focus on delivering an excellent clinical experience within state regulations.

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 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 building

Interpersonal skills

Hand tools

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Charleston Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will assist in placing and removing appliances under close supervision, review patient data, and support lab work. You will also triage remote monitoring alerts, educate patients on care, and maintain strict infection-control standards.

We value strong rapport with patients, teamwork, and multi-tasking skills, with a focus on delivering an excellent clinical experience within state regulations.