Ortho Dental Assistant - Smile Brands Inc. - Houston, TX

Overview: In this role, you’ll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You’ll be supporting many sides of the practice, greeting and guiding patients, and helping out across the office as needed. Schedule (days/hours): Monday through Friday and 1-2 Saturdays as needed. Responsibilities: Assist the orthodontist during examinations and orthodontic procedures Prepare patients and treatment rooms for orthodontic appointments Take digital X-rays, intraoral photos, and impressions/scans as needed Place and remove orthodontic appliances including brackets, wires, bands, and attachments (per state regulations) Change wires, elastics, and ligatures as directed Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene, appliance care, and treatment expectations Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the patient record Follow all infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols Collaborate with clinical and front office teams to ensure efficient patient flow Travel between assigned offices within the market according to the schedule Qualifications: Meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date) Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between locations Schedule provided in advance; flexibility may be required based on patient volume Compensation: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour About: 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

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