Orthodontic Clinician I - Ortho Clinician

Smile Doctors • DeWitt, MI

3d

About The Position

Grubaugh Orthodontics, Powered by Smile Doctors, is seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to join its team in DeWitt and Lansing, Michigan. The clinician delivers a positive clinical experience to patients while following company policies and applicable state dental laws, rules, and regulations, under the general direction and supervision of an Orthodontist. Dental experience is preferred but not required, and training is provided for the right candidate.

The role includes placing and removing orthodontic appliances, taking patient records, positioning and bonding brackets, reviewing charts and documenting patient data, performing laboratory procedures, completing final patient checks, and helping manage patient flow. The clinician also supports remote monitoring, educates patients, prepares and sterilizes equipment and operatories, participates in community and local marketing events, and follows infection-control protocols.

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

• Dental assisting experience is preferred but not required.
• Dental experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Place and remove orthodontic appliances and take full records under the general supervision of an Orthodontist.
• Perform bonding and place and position brackets.
• Review patient charts, log appropriate patient data, and transcribe doctor notes.
• Perform laboratory procedures under limited supervision of an Orthodontist.
• Perform final patient checks and lead patient flow.
• Manage the remote monitoring dashboard by 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.
• Assist with Local Store Marketing and community events.
• Follow all infection-control policies and protocols.
• Deliver a positive clinical experience while adhering to company policies and applicable state dental laws, rules, and regulations.

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