Orthodontic Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Smile-Doctors; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off + holidays

Discounts on braces and aligners

Job summary

Prairie View Orthodontics, part of the Smile Doctors family, is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our Geneva, Batavia, Aurora and Oswego teams. You’ll deliver a positive clinical experience while following state dental laws under the supervision of an orthodontist.

You’ll assist with appliance placement, patient education, remote monitoring triage, infection-control protocols and equipment prep to keep the operatory running smoothly.

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.
• Some dental/orthodontic industry experience preferred.

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

Patient relationship

Hand tools

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Prairie View Orthodontics, part of the Smile Doctors family, is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our Geneva, Batavia, Aurora and Oswego teams. You’ll deliver a positive clinical experience while following state dental laws under the supervision of an orthodontist.

You’ll assist with appliance placement, patient education, remote monitoring triage, infection-control protocols and equipment prep to keep the operatory running smoothly.