Orthodontic Assistant — Patient Care & Smile Growth

Smile Doctors; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and life 보험

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off in your first 12

Discounts on braces and aligners

Job summary

Fishbein Orthodontics, part of the Smile Doctors family, seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to join our expanding team in Florida. You will support the orthodontist with appliance placement/removal, assist procedures, and deliver a positive clinical experience while following state laws and practice protocols.

You will engage in remote monitoring activities, triage patient scans, respond to messages, and help educate patients on care and remote monitoring.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some dental/orthodontic industry experience preferred.
• Dental Assistant certification as 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

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Fishbein Orthodontics, part of the Smile Doctors family, seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to join our expanding team in Florida. You will support the orthodontist with appliance placement/removal, assist procedures, and deliver a positive clinical experience while following state laws and practice protocols.

You will engage in remote monitoring activities, triage patient scans, respond to messages, and help educate patients on care and remote monitoring.