Description

Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant

Full-Time | $17-$23/hour

We are hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our growing orthodontic practice. This is a full-time dental assisting position ideal for someone who enjoys chairside assisting, patient education, and working in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

What You’ll Do

Assist orthodontists chairside during procedures
Place, adjust, and remove braces, brackets, and bands (as directed)
Take X-rays, scans, impressions, and patient progress photos
Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and braces aftercare
Maintain accurate patient records in EMR
Coordinate with clinical and front office teams; cross-train as needed

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Company-paid STD/LTD
401(k) with up to 4% company match

What We’re Looking For

1–2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant (preferred)
RDA or CDA certification (preferred)
Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented mindset

Requirements

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, standing, walking for much of the day
Manual dexterity Lifting up to 30 pounds (may exceed this amount at times in emergency patient situations)
Bending and reaching

Southern Orthodontic Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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