Orthodontic Assistant - Patient Care & Smile Support

Smile-Doctors; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Discounts on braces and clear aligners

Job summary

Smile Doctors is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team in New Jersey. You will assist the orthodontist with appliances, review charts, and perform lab work under supervision.

Role requires strong patient rapport and multitasking ability; prerequisites include a high school diploma and state-certified credentials if required. Competitive benefits accompany this on-site position.

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 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

Hand tools

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Smile Doctors is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team in New Jersey. You will assist the orthodontist with appliances, review charts, and perform lab work under supervision.

Role requires strong patient rapport and multitasking ability; prerequisites include a high school diploma and state-certified credentials if required. Competitive benefits accompany this on-site position.