Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as an Orthodontic Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will help create confident smiles and improve patient lives! In this vital role, you will support orthodontists by providing exceptional chairside assistance, ensuring smooth clinic operations, and delivering outstanding patient care. Your energy and attention to detail will contribute to a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and cared for from start to finish. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, rewarding setting dedicated to excellence in orthodontic treatment.
Responsibilities
- Assist orthodontists during patient procedures, including placement and adjustment of braces, retainers, and other appliances
- Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials, ensuring all equipment is sterilized and ready for use
- Take and develop dental X-rays, including 3D scans, while adhering to strict infection control protocols
- Manage patient records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as OrthoTrac and Ortho2 Edge, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Provide patient education on orthodontic care, appliance maintenance, and oral hygiene best practices
- Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, updating medical histories, and managing medical documentation
- Maintain aseptic techniques and ensure the clinic environment adheres to infection control standards at all times
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Orthodontic Assistant preferred
- Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to dental procedures
- Familiarity with EMR systems like OrthoTrac and Ortho2 Edge
- Ability to operate dental imaging equipment including X-ray machines and 3D scanners accurately
- Strong understanding of infection control practices and aseptic techniques in a clinical setting
- Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients of all ages, including pediatric dentistry considerations
- Certification in dental assisting or equivalent training, EFDA certified (Ortho)
Join us in making a difference by delivering top-tier orthodontic care! We value energetic professionals who are eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to our mission of transforming smiles. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that prioritizes excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient service.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
