Orthodontic Clinician I

Smile Doctors • Salisbury, MD

11d • $17 - $22

About The Position

The Brace Place Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to join its team in Salisbury/Easton, Maryland. The clinician delivers a positive clinical experience to patients while following company policies and state dental laws, rules, and regulations under an Orthodontist’s direction and close supervision. The role includes assisting with orthodontic appliances, patient charting and education, laboratory procedures, remote-monitoring tasks, and preparing and sterilizing clinical 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.
• 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 is preferred.

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.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Deliver a positive clinical experience while complying with company policies and applicable state dental laws, rules, and regulations.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid holidays.
• Discounts on braces and clear aligners for the employee and family members.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

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