Orthodontic Clinician

Smile Doctors of Ohio, Inc.; Defiance (OH, WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life

Short/long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid time off + holidays

Braces discounts

Job summary

Smiles of Ohio is seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to join our growing Defiance, OH team. You’ll assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under the orthodontist’s supervision and help manage patient care.

You’ll review patient charts, transcribe notes, perform basic lab procedures, monitor remote patient data, educate patients on care, and uphold infection-control protocols.

We offer a competitive pay range, comprehensive benefits, and discounts on braces for you and family.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental/orthodontic industry experience preferred.
• Dental Assistant certification if required by state Board.
• Radiography certification if required by state Board.
• CPR certification if required by state Board.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Review patient charts, log data and transcribe doctor notes.
• Perform laboratory procedures under supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Review remote monitoring dashboard including triage of patient scans and direct messages.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.
• Prepare and sterilize equipment and operatory per protocols.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols.

Skills

Rapport building

Interpersonal skills

Hand tools use

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Looking for a career that makes you smile? Smiles of Ohio is seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to join our growing team.

How you’ll make us better:

• 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

Your special skills:

• Ability build rapport with patients
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to set priorities regarding patient care, manage full schedules and multi-task

Prerequisites for success:

• 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

The Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• 2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays
• Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members

Why Smiles of Ohio?

We exist to love people first, straighten teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment. As a part of the Smile Doctors family, we offer every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We nurture both talents and strengths, building each person’s abilities to help them find success in their career and beyond. We’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles.

Pay Range:

$16.00 - $20.60

Smile Doctors is the largest ortho-focused dental support organization (OSO) in the U.S. As the fastest-growing network of leading orthodontists with more than 560 convenient locations in 36 states, Smile Doctors has a rich history of developing and growing affiliated practices by providing tools and technology that allow orthodontists to focus entirely on patient care. Smile Doctors is the largest network of Diamond Plus Invisalign® providers and its affiliated orthodontists are proud members of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and host for the Lecture Center for Orthodontic Excellence. Smile Doctors' mission is to create confident smiles that inspire the best in patients, each other, and the communities they serve.