Orthodontic Clinician I

Smile Doctors Affiliate; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Discounts on braces

Job summary

Smile Doctors Affiliate is seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to provide a positive clinical experience for patients. In this role, you will assist in placing orthodontic appliances and educating patients on care.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and preferred experience in the dental industry. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical and paid time off, as part of a supportive team culture focused on growth and patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in the dental/orthodontic industry preferred.
• Must adhere to state dental board requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances.
• Review patient charts and transcribe notes.
• Perform laboratory procedures under supervision.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care.
• Clean and prepare equipment following protocols.

Skills

Patient rapport

Teamwork

Hand tool usage

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Looking for a career that makes you smile? [Insert Location Brand Name e.g., Brown Orthodontics] is seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to join our growing team.

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 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 Serenity Orthodontics?

As an affiliate of the nation's leading Orthodontic Support Organization, Serenity Orthodontics offers 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. Serenity Orthodontics offers 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. As the fastest-growing organization of our kind in the industry, we're looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles. This is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization!

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.