Orthodontic Clinical Assistant | Patient-Focused Fast-Paced

Mycarolinasmile; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry in Cary, NC is seeking an orthodontic clinical assistant to ensure each patient receives outstanding, individualized care during treatment sessions.

You will assist chairside with imaging, impressions, digital scanning (iTero), aligners, and retainers, while maintaining a friendly patient experience and strong team communication in a busy practice.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each clinical day engaged and ready to participate in team morning meeting
• Ensure that patients have an excellent experience by providing care in a patient-friendly environment.
• Get to know patients and interact with families on an individual level over time
• Serve as chairside clinical assistant with proficiency in orthodontic procedures including photographs, radiographs, impressions, digital scanning (iTero), bracket placement/repositioning, expander placement/checks, aligner/retainer delivery
• Demonstrate proficiency in orthodontic terminology for chart notes
• Demonstrate proficiency in orthodontic practice management software to schedule visits and support administrative tasks
• Efficiently run clinical chair to see 12-15 patients per day
• Provide instructions to patients/parents throughout treatment
• Assist in instrument sterilization via cold sterile, dry-heat, and autoclave methods
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth daily operations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the doctor

Job description

Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry in Cary, NC is seeking an orthodontic clinical assistant to ensure each patient receives outstanding, individualized care during treatment sessions.

You will assist chairside with imaging, impressions, digital scanning (iTero), aligners, and retainers, while maintaining a friendly patient experience and strong team communication in a busy practice.