Orthodontic Assistant: Grow with a People-First Team

Smile Doctors; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Brace discounts

Job summary

Smile Doctors in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will deliver a positive clinical experience while following company policies and state dental laws under the supervision of an Orthodontist.

Responsibilities include assisting with appliances, reviewing charts, performing lab procedures, monitoring remote patient scans, educating patients on care, and maintaining equipment with strict infection control.

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 with patients

Multi-tasking

Hand tools

Patient care prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Smile Doctors in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will deliver a positive clinical experience while following company policies and state dental laws under the supervision of an Orthodontist.

Responsibilities include assisting with appliances, reviewing charts, performing lab procedures, monitoring remote patient scans, educating patients on care, and maintaining equipment with strict infection control.