Orthodontic Assistant: Patient Care & Smile Support

Smile Doctors; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; 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 + paid holidays

Discounts on braces and clear aligners

Job summary

Smile Doctors is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will work under the Orthodontist to deliver positive clinical experiences and ensure compliance with dental laws and company policies.

Your role includes assisting with appliances, chart review, lab procedures, remote monitoring triage, patient education, and strict infection-control practices to support patient care and smooth clinic operations.

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.
• 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

Relationship building

Hand tools

Prioritizing & multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Dental/orthodontic experience preferred

Dental Assistant certification (state)

Radiography certification (state)

CPR certification (state)

Job description

Smile Doctors is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. You will work under the Orthodontist to deliver positive clinical experiences and ensure compliance with dental laws and company policies.

Your role includes assisting with appliances, chart review, lab procedures, remote monitoring triage, patient education, and strict infection-control practices to support patient care and smooth clinic operations.