Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors • Summerville, SC

33d

About The Position

Charleston Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join its growing team. The role is responsible for delivering a positive clinical experience to patients while following company policies and applicable state dental laws, rules, and regulations. The assistant works under the direction and close supervision of an Orthodontist. The position also supports patient education and remote monitoring, and helps maintain clean, sterilized, and prepared equipment and operatories.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to 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 multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Some dental or orthodontic industry experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under the close supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Review patient charts, log appropriate patient data, and transcribe doctor notes.
• Perform laboratory procedures under the close supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Review the remote monitoring dashboard, including reviewing and triaging patient scans, responding to direct patient messages, and triaging notifications.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare equipment and the operatory according to standard protocols.
• Follow all infection-control policies and protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Two weeks of paid time off in the first year and paid holidays.
• Discounts on braces and clear aligners for the employee and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED