Registered Dental Assistant

Smile Doctors Affiliate; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; 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 in first year +

Discounts on braces and clear aligners

Job summary

Prairie Ridge Orthodontics is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to join our growing team. You will deliver a positive clinical experience under the supervision of an Orthodontist, adhering to policies and state dental laws.

Responsibilities include placing/removing appliances, bonding brackets, reviewing charts, and assisting in labs while maintaining infection-control standards. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year experience as an Orthodontic Clinician.
• II 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

• Places and removes orthodontic appliances and takes full records under general supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Performs bonding, placing, and expert positioning of brackets.
• Reviews patient charts, logs appropriate patient data and transcribes doctor notes.
• Performs laboratory procedures under limited supervision of an Orthodontist.
• Performs final checks on patients and leads patient flow.
• Manages the remote monitoring dashboard including review/triage patient scans, responds to direct patient messages, and triages notifications.
• Educates patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and prepares the equipment and operatory following standard protocols.
• Assists in Local Store Marketing and community events.
• Adheres to all infection-control policies and protocols.

Skills

Rapport building

Patient relations

Hand tools

Scheduling & multitask

Education

One year Orthodontic Clinician experience

II Dental Assistant certification (state)

Radiography certification (state)

CPR certification (state)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Looking for a career that makes you smile? Prairie Ridge Orthodontics seeking an Registered Dental Assistant 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 general direction and supervision of an Orthodontist.

How you’ll make us better:

• Places and removes orthodontic appliances and takes full records under general supervision of the Orthodontist
• Performs bonding, placing, and expert positioning of brackets
• Reviews patient charts, logs appropriate patient data and transcribes doctor notes
• Performs laboratory procedures under limited supervision of an Orthodontist
• Performs final checks on patients and leads patient flow
• Manages the remote monitoring dashboard including review/triage patient scans, responds to direct patient messages, and triages notifications
• Educates patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring
• Cleans, sterilizes, and prepares the equipment and operatory following standard protocols
• Assists in Local Store Marketing and community events
• Adheres 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
• One (1) year experience as an Orthodontic Clinician
• II 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 Prairie Ridge Orthodontics?

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: $30-35

IND123 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 w...