Orthodontic Assistant

Looking for a career that makes you smile?

We’re seeking an *Orthodontic Clinician I *to join our growing team.

Responsible for delivering positive clinical experience to all patients while following strict adherence to company policies as well as state dental laws, rules and regulations under the direction and close supervision of an Orthodontist. MUST be able to TRAVEL to 3 offices if needed, SPEAK BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH FLUENTLY, and AVAILABLE 2 Saturdays per month in our Coral Gables location. MUST HAVE ORTHODONTIC EXPERIENCE ONLY.

How you’ll make us better:

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under close supervision of the Orthodontist
• Review patient charts, log appropriate patient data and transcribe doctor notes
• Perform laboratory procedures under close supervision of the Orthodontist
• Review remote monitoring dashboard including review/triage patient scans, responding to direct patient messages, and triage notifications
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory following standard protocols
• Adhere 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 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 multi-task

Prerequisites for success:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Some dental/orthodontic industry experience preferred
• 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

Why Smile Doctors/Zambrano Orthodontics?

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!

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to reliably commute to any of our locations (Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, and Miami Beach).

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Chairside assisting • Orthodontic appliances • Direct patient care • Spanish • CPR Certification • Temporary • Medical chart preparation • Laboratory procedures • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Remote patient monitoring • Triage • BLS Certification • Client rapport building • Employee relationship building • English • High school diploma or GED • Transcription • Travel • Clinical assessment documentation • US work authorization • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • In-person • Handling patient inquiries • Patient treatment • Patient education • Radiology • Surface decontamination • Hand tools • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Up to 25% travel