Orthodontic Assistant: Hands-On Care & Patient Education

Smile Doctors; Summerville (SC); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Smile Doctors in Summerville, SC seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will assist in placing and removing appliances, review patient data, and help with remote monitoring under the orthodontist supervision.

The role focuses on delivering a positive clinical experience, maintaining infection-control protocols, and educating patients about care and remote monitoring. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow.

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 supervision.
• Review patient charts and transcribe notes.
• Perform laboratory procedures under supervision.
• Log patient data and review remote monitoring dashboards.

Skills

Rapport building

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Smile Doctors in Summerville, SC seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will assist in placing and removing appliances, review patient data, and help with remote monitoring under the orthodontist supervision.

The role focuses on delivering a positive clinical experience, maintaining infection-control protocols, and educating patients about care and remote monitoring. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow.