Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Join the Pawelek Orthodontics Team as a Orthodontic Clinical Chairside Assistant (RDA)!

Pawelek Orthodontics is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and experienced Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our growing orthodontic practice. This is a full-time position working Monday through Thursday, plus one Friday each month. Our team serves patients at two convenient locations in Deer Park and League City, so reliable transportation between offices is required.

As an Orthodontic Clinical Chairside Assistant, you'll play an essential role in creating exceptional patient experiences while helping patients achieve confident, healthy smiles. We are looking for someone who is energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering outstanding care. The ideal candidate is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates well with patients and families, and is committed to excellence. We foster a positive culture built on professionalism, teamwork, continuous learning, and personal growth. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Vacation pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Continuing education and professional development
• Positive, team-oriented work environment

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional chairside orthodontic assistance during patient care.
• Deliver a positive, welcoming, and professional experience for every patient.
• Maintain an efficient clinical schedule by seeing patients promptly and completing procedures on time.
• Take high-quality clinical photographs, digital radiographs, and iTero scans.
• Assist with orthodontic procedures, including archwire changes, bonding, debonding, banding, and other clinical duties.
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene, appliance care, and treatment expectations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Follow all OSHA, HIPAA, and office safety protocols.
• Adhere to the Office Employee Manual and established clinical protocols.
• Work collaboratively with doctors and teammates to ensure an outstanding patient experience.
• Assist with general office responsibilities as needed.
• Help promote practice growth by encouraging patient referrals and online reviews.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license & current CPR registration
• Reliable transportation between both office locations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude with a commitment to exceptional customer service
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Comfortable using computers and digital dental technology
• Preferred Experience

Experience with:

• Orthodontic software
• Digital photography
• Digital radiographs
• iTero intraoral scanning
• Bonding and debonding brackets
• Banding procedures
• Archwire changes
• Patient education and communication
• Orthodontic records and documentation

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to build a rewarding career with a practice that values its team, we'd love to meet you!