Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors • Austin, TX

62d

About The Position

Smile Doctors is seeking an Orthodontic Clinician to join its growing team. The role supports a positive clinical experience for every patient while following company policies and applicable state dental laws, rules, and regulations under the direction and close supervision of an Orthodontist. The position includes assisting with orthodontic appliances and laboratory procedures, maintaining patient records, monitoring remote patient scans and communications, educating patients, and preparing clean, sterilized clinical spaces and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with patients and coworkers.
• Confidence using hand tools.
• Ability to prioritize patient care, manage a full schedule, and multitask effectively.
• 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

• Some dental or orthodontic industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with placing and removing orthodontic appliances under the Orthodontist’s close supervision.
• Review patient charts, record appropriate patient information, and transcribe doctor notes.
• Perform laboratory procedures under the Orthodontist’s close supervision.
• Monitor the remote-monitoring dashboard by reviewing and triaging patient scans, responding to direct messages, and addressing notifications.
• Educate patients about orthodontic care and remote monitoring.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare equipment and operatories according to standard protocols.
• Follow all infection-control policies and procedures.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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