Orthodontic Clinician I — Patient-Centric Assistant

Smile Doctors; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and life

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off + holidays

Brace and aligner discounts

Job summary

Smile Doctors in Salt Lake City seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to support clinicians and ensure a positive patient experience. You’ll assist with appliance placement, chart review, and remote monitoring tasks, while maintaining strict infection-control standards.

The role emphasizes patient education, teamwork, and adherence to state regulations, with opportunities to grow within a supportive, people-first culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental assisting credentials preferred per state rules.
• Radiography certification may be required by state law.
• CPR certification may be required depending on state.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under supervision.
• Review patient charts, log data, and transcribe notes.
• Perform laboratory tasks 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, following protocols.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and procedures.

Skills

Rapport building

Patient relations

Hand tools

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

Smile Doctors in Salt Lake City seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to support clinicians and ensure a positive patient experience. You’ll assist with appliance placement, chart review, and remote monitoring tasks, while maintaining strict infection-control standards.

The role emphasizes patient education, teamwork, and adherence to state regulations, with opportunities to grow within a supportive, people-first culture.