Associate Orthodontist At Our Santa Ana Location

360 Orthodontics is looking for an Associate Orthodontist (1099 Contractor) at our Santa Ana location.

Schedule
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays. 10-11 days per month, depending on schedule.

Desired Start Date
ASAP

Closed all major holidays.

Qualified candidates are desired to have at least 1 year of experience in the private practice sector, an engaging personality, and a team-player attitude.

Benefits Include:

• Free orthodontic services for yourself and your immediate family, less lab fees.
• Competitive market compensation, based on experience.
• Incentive compensation plans based on production results and de-bond efficiency.

Duties will include:

• Diagnosis and Treatment Planning using Pan, Ceph, Photos and visual examination
• Orthodontic clinical skills (including but not limited to): Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to align teeth (including but not limited to: Traditional Brackets, Band placement/removal, Invisalign, RPE’s, RPHG, Elastics, bonded retainers, etc.
• Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function
• Adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit
• Debond and glue removal
• Instruct dental assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques
• Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment

Communication, Appearance, Other Expectations:

• Positive attitude with all patients, their families, and our team members
• Always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to treatment schedules
• Able to work both independently and in team settings
• Willing to participate in clinical meetings, new patient team meetings, leadership meetings, doctor meetings, full staff meetings, and provide feedback on departmental growth/performance
• Willing to read leadership and team building books to help contribute to the betterment of the practice
• Work under the direction of the practice manager, along with helping with treatment conversions and case acceptance
• Communicate with lead doctor about clinical treatment decisions

Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding positive attitude
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong initiative, self motivated, task oriented, action oriented
• Professionalism
• Good grooming and professional image
• Strong people skills
• Strong organizational and anticipation skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new programs: Dolphin, Google G Suite: docs, drive, sheets, email, calendar

Requirements:

• Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD)
• Certificate in Orthodontics from an accredited residency and California board credentials in good standing
• Malpractice insurance