Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Experienced Orthodontic Assistant

Full-Time, Monday through Thursday

We are a busy, patient-focused orthodontic and pediatric dental practice looking for an experienced Orthodontic Assistant to join our clinical team.

This is not an entry-level training position. We are looking for someone who already has strong orthodontic assisting skills, can work efficiently, and can confidently manage their own chair with minimal hand-holding after learning our office systems.

The right person is fast, organized, personable, detail-oriented, and able to keep the clinical day moving smoothly while still giving patients a warm and positive experience.

What We’re Looking For

We need an orthodontic assistant who can step into a busy schedule and be an asset to the team. You should be comfortable working independently, anticipating next steps, retaining instructions, and following through consistently.

We can teach you how our office does things, but we are looking for someone who already understands orthodontic assisting and takes pride in doing excellent clinical work.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage your own chair of orthodontic patients with confidence and efficiency
• Assist with routine orthodontic adjustment appointments
• Place and remove ligatures
• Tie and untie wires efficiently and accurately and ideally has experience using self-ligating brackets
• Place and remove Invisalign attachments
• Take high-quality intraoral and extraoral photographs
• Take digital X-rays, including panoramic, cephalometric, and bitewing radiographs as needed
• Take digital scans using iTero
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Set up, break down, and maintain clean, organized operatories
• Follow infection control and sterilization protocols carefully
• Communicate clearly with the orthodontist and clinical team
• Help maintain smooth patient flow throughout the day
• Create a friendly, comfortable, and positive experience for patients and parents

Ideal Candidate

• Has strong orthodontic assisting experience
• Is fast, efficient, and clinically confident
• Can work independently without constant reminders
• Learns quickly and retains training
• Takes correction well and applies feedback
• Pays attention to detail
• Stays organized during a busy schedule
• Has a warm, outgoing, patient-friendly personality
• Communicates well with patients, parents, doctors, and team members
• Takes pride in doing things correctly the first time
• Shows up reliably and brings a positive, professional attitude
• Understands that speed and quality both matter in a busy orthodontic practice

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of orthodontic assisting experience required
• Strong experience with orthodontic adjustments required
• Experience with Invisalign attachments preferred
• Experience with iTero scanning preferred
• Dental X-ray certification/license as required by state law preferred or required
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Must be available Monday through Thursday

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Thursday.

Exact hours can be found on our website

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid vacation time
• No Friday schedule
• Supportive, modern, team-oriented practice environment

About the Role

This is a great opportunity for an orthodontic assistant who is already skilled and wants to be part of a high-quality practice where clinical excellence, patient experience, and teamwork matter.

We are looking for someone who wants to be excellent at their job, not someone who needs to be reminded of the basics every day. If you are experienced, efficient, dependable, and genuinely enjoy working with patients, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person