What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontist position at Legacy Dental & Orthodontics?
Are you an experienced Orthodontist looking for an opportunity to advance your career, skills and care of your patient? If you are a compassionate individual with a friendly personality always ready to go an extra mile to ensure your patients' comfort and well-being, we have the perfect job for you! We are looking for a part-time (2 days per month with opportunity to grow into 3 or 4 days per month) Orthodontist to join our dynamic dream team of healthcare professionals to provide the highest quality care!
Education Level:
- Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with assistants to take care of dental problems
- Perform examinations to assess patient needs
- Design and create teeth molds
- Fit patients for dentures, braces, and other orthodontic appliances
- Assess the severity of conditions such as underbites, overbites, spacing, crowding and others
- Tightening braces on a regular basis, or as needed
- Educate patients about improving and maintaining orthodontic care, and promoting routine dental health care
- Administer medication to address patient discomfort during procedures
- Foster an environment where patients are comfortable and understand their health is our top priority
Qualifications:
- Previous working experience as an Orthodontist
- A Medical Degree and Licensing from the Board of Orthodontists
- In-depth knowledge of various molds, metals, and headgear
- Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Outstanding patient management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Technology:
- Internet browser software
- Medical software - Dentrix Ascend
- Spreadsheet software
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $169,784.70 - $412,627.73 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
Salary : $169,785 - $412,628