Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A leading orthodontic support organization located in Massachusetts is looking for an Orthodontic Clinician I to deliver positive clinical experiences. Responsibilities include assisting with orthodontic procedures, reviewing patient data, and educating patients. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some dental experience. Comprehensive benefits include competitive salary, insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Some dental/orthodontic industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances.
• Review patient charts and log appropriate data.
• Perform laboratory procedures under supervision.
• Review remote monitoring dashboard and triage notifications.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment.

Skills

Ability to build rapport with patients

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships

Ability to use hand tools

Ability to manage full schedules

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Orthodontic Clinician I

Responsible for delivering positive clinical experience to all patients while following strict adherence to company policies as well as state dental laws, rules and regulations under the direction and close supervision of an Orthodontist.

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 to 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 multitask

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 Smile Doctors

As the nation’s leading Orthodontic Support Organization, Smile Doctors partners with local orthodontic practices to offer world-class patient care with hometown heart. 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.

This is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization! Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employment statement: Smile Doctors and all our affiliating practices are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and welcome diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any team member or applicant for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.