Orthodontic Clinician I: Patient Care & Lab Support

Dana E. Fender DMD PC d/b/a Smile Doctors of Illinois; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off + holidays

Discounts on braces and clear aligners

Job summary

Hurley and Volk Orthodontics of South Elgin is seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to join our growing team. You will assist with placing and removing orthodontic appliances, review charts, and educate patients on care and remote monitoring.

Under supervision of the Orthodontist, you will perform lab procedures, triage remote monitoring, and maintain infection-control standards while building rapport with patients and supporting a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Some dental/orthodontic industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Rapport with patients

Interpersonal with patients and staff

Hand tool usage

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification (state requirements)

Radiography certification (state requirements)

CPR certification (state requirements)

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Hurley and Volk Orthodontics of South Elgin is seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to join our growing team. You will assist with placing and removing orthodontic appliances, review charts, and educate patients on care and remote monitoring.

Under supervision of the Orthodontist, you will perform lab procedures, triage remote monitoring, and maintain infection-control standards while building rapport with patients and supporting a team-focused environment.