Part-Time Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Orthodontic Associates in Frederick, MD seeks a part-time Orthodontic Clinician to join our growing team. You’ll deliver a positive clinical experience under the Orthodontist while adhering to dental laws and our policies.

Responsibilities include assisting with appliances, managing patient flow, charting, lab work, remote monitoring triage, patient education, sterilization, and supporting community events. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year orthodontic experience or 6 months as Smile Doctor’s Orthodontic Clinician I.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances and taking full records.
• Perform procedures to maintain schedule and patient flow.
• Review patient charts, log data and transcribe notes.
• Perform laboratory procedures under supervision of an Orthodontist.
• Assist with patient flow and final checks on patients.

Skills

Rapport with patients

Team relationships

Hand tools

Prioritization

Orthodontic experience

Education

High School Diploma

Orthodontic experience (1 year)

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Looking for a career that makes you smile?

Orthodontic Associates is seeking a part time Orthodontic Clinician to join our growing team.

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

How you’ll make us better:

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances, and taking full records under supervision of the Orthodontist
• Perform accurate and efficient procedures to maintain the schedule and patient flow
• Review patient charts, log appropriate patient data and transcribe doctor notes
• Perform laboratory procedures under supervision of an Orthodontist
• Assist the Point with performing final checks on patients and leading patient flow
• Administer the remote monitoring dashboard including review/triage patient scans, respond to direct patient messages, and triage notifications
• Educate the patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory following standard protocols
• Assist in Local Store Marketing and community events
• 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
• Minimum one (1) year of previous Orthodontic experience or six (6) months experience as a Smile Doctor’s Orthodontic Clinician I
• 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 Orthodontic Associates?

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.

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.

Pay Range: $21.60 - $27.35

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