Orthodontic Assistant - Patient Care & Lab Support

Smile Doctors Affiliate; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CT Braces New Haven seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will assist with placing and removing orthodontic appliances, review charts, and educate patients on care and remote monitoring.

You will maintain infection control, sterilize equipment, and support the orthodontist under supervision. Prior orthodontic experience and relevant certifications are preferred for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• 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

Prioritization

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

CT Braces New Haven seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will assist with placing and removing orthodontic appliances, review charts, and educate patients on care and remote monitoring.

You will maintain infection control, sterilize equipment, and support the orthodontist under supervision. Prior orthodontic experience and relevant certifications are preferred for success.