Job description:

Join our team and be part of a practice that prioritizes patient care through the latest orthodontic technology, including virtual appointments and customized 3D-printed appliances, to deliver the most efficient and personalized treatment experience.

The clinical technician assists the doctor with patient care. Their responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, seating and dismissing patients, taking digital/physical impressions, removing and placing arch wires, fitting and seating bands, fitting and seating of appliances, prepping teeth for bonding procedure, following instructions of the clinical lead (coordinator), reviewing patient care instructions, updating parents regarding patient treatment, and running of your chair column in an efficient and timely matter.

Qualities in a strong clinical technician:

Efficient, Compliant, Friendly, Confident, Team Player

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Technician is responsible for assisting the orthodontist in clinical treatment of patients. The Technician is also responsible for the cleanliness of the clinical area, sterilization of instruments and stocking all the clinical supplies. As well as regularly cleaning and maintaining the equipment.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Good interpersonal skills to develop an effective relationship with patients, parents, doctors, and team members.

Effective verbal skills to communicate with and educate patients and parents to treatment.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Cleaning and preparation of units/chairs before/after each patient.

Greet and seat patients, never leaving a seated patient unattended.

Anticipate and assist the orthodontist’s needs at all times.

Charting of patient procedures to include charges (if applicable), procedure and length of time for next visit.

Patient explanation of procedure to parent with review of progress.

•Radiographs to include panoramic, cephalometric, and CBCT

Placement and removal of separator

Utilizing intraoral scanner

Checking all patient appliances prior to adjustment or wire changes • Intraoral and extraoral photographs

Changing archwires or elastic ties

Deliver retainers and other removable appliances

Banding and bonding procedures

Give patient instruction for cooperation and motivation

Documentation of all communication and procedures in patient charts

Preparing bracket setups

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Preferred)

Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred, willing to train)

Ability to Commute:

Barre, VT 05641 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Barre, VT 05641: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Be part of a team dedicated to patient care, using the latest orthodontic technology—virtual appointments and customized 3D-printed appliances—to create truly personalized smiles!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off

Experience:

EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
Vital signs: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Preferred)
Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Barre, VT 05641 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Barre, VT 05641: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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