Orthodontist Associate

Job description

We offer full-service healthcare staffing services. With the passion and experience of a top physician recruiter, we employ an efficient methodology within a streamlined process that serves both healthcare providersand healthcare organizations.

We are looking for an Orthodontist to join our team and perform examinations and assess the medical needs of our patients.

Orthodontist responsibilities include running medical tests to understand patient needs and fitting patients with braces and dentures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must have exceptional patient service skills and a strong commitment to being an active part of the dental team.
• Passion for providing excellent care and quality dental treatment is a must.
• Ability to educate patients and show them the benefits of the differentes treatments.
• Responsible to restore and maintain the patient's oral cavity in an optimum state without jeopardizing their health
• Comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, tools, and diagnostics
• Maintaining records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatment given to them
• Ability to connect with patients and building trust with excellent communication skills and compassion.
• Willing to improve or/ and learn the technique of Express Braces Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Treat occlusion issues and other oral conditions
• Instruct assistants on orthodontic procedures and techniques
• Collaborate with other specialists, such as dentists and oral surgeons, to coordinate orthodontic services within a patient’s overall treatment plan
• Fit patients for various orthodontic appliances
• Schedule regular checkups with patients to make adjustments to orthodontic appliances, such as tightening braces, and track patient progress
• Educate patients about ongoing orthodontic care and explaining proper oral hygiene methods for good oral health.

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as an Orthodontist or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of various molds and orthodontic appliances
• Experience using hand tools (periodontal scalers, band pluggers, cutters, pliers) and diagnostic tools (digital X-rays, 3D images)
• Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Outstanding patient management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant training and/or certifications as an Orthodontist

Bilingual in Spanish and English is a must.

• 8 hour shift/ Twice per month

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person