Orthodontic Clinician I

Smile Doctors; Toccoa (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Discounts on braces and aligners

Short/long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Smile Doctors is seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to join our team in Georgia. You will support orthodontic care under the supervision of an Orthodontist, assist with appliances, and help manage patient charts and remote monitoring.

The role includes preparing sterilized equipment, following infection-control protocols, and educating patients on care and remote monitoring. Some orthodontic experience and relevant certifications are valued for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some dental/orthodontic industry experience preferred.
• Dental Assistant certification may be required by state board.
• Radiography and CPR certifications may be required by state board.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

rapport building

patient relations

hand tools

multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Looking for a career that makes you smile? Smile Doctors 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

We’re proud of our company culture and heritage of awesomeness. If you’ve got the following, you’ll fit right in:

• 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

In exchange for the dynamic contribution you’ll bring to our team, we offer:

• 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?

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.