Orthodontic Assistant

Orthodontic Assistant

Granger, IN, USA Req #6202 Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Looking for a career that makes you smile?

We’re seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing Hacken Orthodontic team.

How you’ll make us better :

Responsible for delivering positive clinical experience to all patients while following strict adherence to company policies as well state dental laws, rules and regulations under the general direction and supervision of an Orthodontist.

• Places and removes orthodontic appliances and takes full records under general supervision of the Orthodontist
• Performs bonding, placing, and expert positioning of brackets
• Reviews patient charts, logs appropriate patient data and transcribes doctor notes
• Performs laboratory procedures under limited supervision of an Orthodontist
• Performs final checks on patients and leads patient flow
• Manages the remote monitoring dashboard including review / triage patient scans, responds to direct patient messages, and triages notifications
• Educates patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring
• Cleans, sterilizes, and prepares the equipment and operatory following standard protocols
• Assists in Local Store Marketing and community events
• Adheres to all infection-control policies and protocols

Your special skills :

We’re proud of our company culture and heritage of awesomeness. If you’ve got the following, you’ll fit right in :

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers

Prerequisites for success :

• Ability build rapport with patients
• Ability to set priorities regarding patient care, manage full schedules and multi-task
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to work chair independently under the general supervision of Orthodontist
• Ability to perform all clinical duties and appointments self-sufficiently under the general supervision of an Orthodontist
• Dental Assistant certification if required by state Dental Board
• Radiography certification if required by state Dental Board
• CPR certification if required by state Dental Board

The Perks :

In exchange for the dynamic contribution you’ll bring to our team, we offer :

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

Why Smile Doctors?

As the nation’s leading Orthodontic Support Organization, Smile Doctors partners with local orthodontic practices to offer world-class patient care with hometown heart.

We exist to love people first, straighten teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment.

Smile Doctors offers every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We nurture both talents and strengths, building each person’s abilities to help them find success in their career and beyond.

As the fastest-growing organization of our kind in the industry, we’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles.

This is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization! Apply today!

Smile Doctors and all our affiliating practices are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and welcome diversity in our organization.

We do not discriminate against any team member or applicant for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.