Ortho Assistant

Smile Brands

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Lynnwood, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Orthodontic Assistant will support the dental team by assisting during procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean clinical environment. They are also responsible for educating patients on orthodontic care and accurately maintaining patient charts and records.

Qualifications

You have the required Washington RDA and BLS certifications, along with 1-2 years of chairside experience. You are able to start within a month and possess excellent communication skills, a caring demeanor, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Washington RDA

BLS certification

chairside experience

taking full records

panos

cephs

3-D scans

laboratory procedures

Job Description

Overview

Here at Bright Now! Dental, supported by Smile Brands, we understand the demands of dentistry and the day to day demands that come with treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable. We are proud of exceptional teamwork and unite to work fairly and productively to get the job done.  

In this Travel Orthodontic Assistant opportunity, you will support our Endo team in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, ability to start within a month and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule:

Mon-Lake Stevens/Bellingham
Tues-Lynnwood
Thurs-Northgate
Friday-Crossroads/Issaquah


Schedule (days/hours)

Mon, Tues, Th & Fri 8-5pm
Responsibilities

  • Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring that the Ultimate Patient Experience is delivered to every patient
  • Educate the patients on orthodontic care, headgear delivery and rubber band instructions. 
  • Assist in patient care including assisting in placing and removing orthodontic appliances, and taking full records to include panos, cephs, and 3-D scans
  • Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor notes accurately
  • Perform laboratory procedures
  • Keep chairs stocked and organized as well as clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment

Qualifications

  • Washington RDA required
  • BLS certification required
  • 1-2 yrs chairside experience 

Compensation

$25-$29/hr
About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. 

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Smile Brands

It all starts with a smile. Smile Brands has built a rewarding culture around Smiles for Everyone™. The simple idea that every interaction is an opportunity to create happiness. The result is happier doctors, happier team members, and happier patients. Employees repeatedly vote Smile Brands as one of the nation’s best places to work. Patients recommend their experiences to family and friends. Partner doctors rave about the support and peace of mind they receive from a Smile Brands transition. When everyone wins, everyone smiles.
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