Clinical Lead

Smile Doctors•Algonquin, IL

12d•$26 - $32

About The Position

The Clinical Lead assists with ensuring a positive patient experience and smooth clinic operations. Under the direction and supervision of an Orthodontist, the role adheres to company policies and applicable state dental laws, rules, and regulations. The Clinical Lead leads, supports, coaches, and develops clinical team members; assigns daily and monthly clinical tasks; resolves issues that may affect patient care or operational efficiency; and helps maintain smooth clinical flow. The role also assists with placing and removing orthodontic appliances, performs procedures efficiently to maintain the schedule and patient flow, completes final patient checks, and leads patient flow. The Clinical Lead manages a remote monitoring dashboard by reviewing and triaging patient scans, direct patient messages, and triage notifications, and ensures compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and State Dental Board regulations. Smile Doctors partners with local orthodontic practices to provide patient care and describes its culture as people-first, fun, and encouraging. The organization says it supports team members’ talents and strengths and offers opportunities for career growth. The stated pay range is $26.45–$32.45.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated proficiency in an Orthodontic Clinician II role or external equivalent.
Ability to prioritize patient care, manage full schedules, and multitask.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to listen to and understand information verbally and in writing.
Dental Assistant certification if required by the state Dental Board.
Radiography certification if required by the state Dental Board.
CPR certification if required by the state Dental Board.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience in a Clinician II role preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, support, coach, and develop clinical team members.
Assign daily and monthly clinical tasks.
Resolve issues that may impact patient care or operational efficiency.
Maintain smooth clinical flow.
Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances.
Perform procedures accurately and efficiently to maintain the schedule and patient flow.
Perform final checks on patients and lead patient flow.
Manage the remote monitoring dashboard, including review and triage of patient scans, direct patient messages, and triage notifications.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and State Dental Board regulations.
Assist with ensuring a positive patient experience and smooth clinic operations while adhering to company policies and applicable state dental laws, rules, and regulations under the direction and supervision of an Orthodontist.