Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Orthodontic Clinician, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional orthodontic care to patients of all ages. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine clinical expertise with patient-centered service, ensuring each individual receives personalized treatment in a welcoming environment. As an Orthodontic Clinician, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive orthodontic assessments, assisting with procedures, and maintaining high standards of infection control and clinical confidentiality. Your energetic approach and dedication will contribute to transforming smiles and improving lives every day.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough orthodontic evaluations, including dental and medical history reviews, oral examinations, and assessment of dental and facial anatomy using advanced imaging techniques such as 3D scanners and dental x-rays.
- Prepare patients for orthodontic procedures by explaining treatment plans clearly, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring comfort throughout visits.
- Assist the orthodontist during various procedures including bracket placement, wire adjustments, appliance fittings, and other chairside tasks utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques.
- Manage patient records efficiently using patient management software like Dentrix or Epic, ensuring accuracy in medical documentation, coding, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintain strict infection prevention protocols by sterilizing dental instruments, managing dental sterilization procedures, and adhering to aseptic techniques to ensure a safe clinical environment.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices specific to orthodontic appliances, including the use of dental instruments processing tools and oral surgery aftercare when necessary.
- Support the dental reception team by coordinating appointment scheduling, verifying vital signs, and managing patient flow to optimize clinic operations.
Experience
- Proven experience working in a dental clinic setting with a focus on orthodontics or pediatric dentistry is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and clinical confidentiality policies is essential for maintaining professional standards.
- Familiarity with EMR systems such as Dentrix or Epic will enhance your ability to manage medical records efficiently.
- Hands-on experience with dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and other diagnostic tools is advantageous.
- Demonstrated understanding of infection control practices, dental sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, and healthcare infection prevention is required.
- Ability to perform chairside assisting seamlessly while demonstrating excellent patient care skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery procedures, and pediatric dentistry will support comprehensive patient treatment planning.
Join us as an Orthodontic Clinician if you’re passionate about delivering outstanding patient care through technical excellence and compassionate service!
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
