Orthodontic Assistant: Patient-Focused Care & Growth

Smile Doctors; Georgia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and life

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Smile Doctors is looking for an Orthodontic Assistant to join our Maginnis Georgia team. In this full-time role, you will assist in placing orthodontic appliances and perform laboratory procedures under the close supervision of an Orthodontist.

Your positive clinical experience will significantly impact our patients while ensuring compliance with company policies. The position requires a High School Diploma and certifications as dictated by the state Dental Board.

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 supervision.
• Review patient charts and log appropriate patient data.
• Perform laboratory procedures under supervision.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory.

Skills

Patient rapport

Relationship building

Hand tool usage

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Smile Doctors is looking for an Orthodontic Assistant to join our Maginnis Georgia team. In this full-time role, you will assist in placing orthodontic appliances and perform laboratory procedures under the close supervision of an Orthodontist.

Your positive clinical experience will significantly impact our patients while ensuring compliance with company policies. The position requires a High School Diploma and certifications as dictated by the state Dental Board.