Orthodontic Dental Assistant

At Simply Orthodontics, the Orthodontic Dental Assistant plays an essential role in creating an exceptional patient experience while supporting the clinical team in delivering high-quality orthodontic care. You are a key part of helping appointments run smoothly, ensuring patients feel comfortable, and supporting efficient clinical operations throughout the day. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and enjoy working closely with patients, we’d love to meet you.

This person will have a set schedule and will travel with the team to our offices in Worcester, Fitchburg, and Grafton. Travel to all three locations is required.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 5 pm

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming and positive experience for patients by helping them feel comfortable and informed throughout their orthodontic visit

Assist the Orthodontist during a variety of orthodontic procedures, including adjustments, bonding, debonding, retainer appointments, and other clinical treatments

Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials to ensure appointments run efficiently and on schedule

Take diagnostic records, including digital x-rays, photographs, and scans/impressions as needed

Educate patients on oral hygiene, appliance care, retainers, aligners, and post-treatment instructions to support successful outcomes

Monitor patient flow and work closely with the clinical team to maintain an efficient schedule and minimize wait times

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and update patient records as needed

Follow all infection control, sterilization, OSHA, and HIPAA protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment

Maintain a clean, organized, and professional treatment area

Collaborate closely with the orthodontic team to support exceptional patient care and day-to-day office operations

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, team-oriented orthodontic practice where your role is essential to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting a positive office culture.

Full-time Benefits

We recognize that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health insurance starting on your first day of employment

Vision insurance

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Dental and orthodontic benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

Consistent, set schedule (no weekends!)

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Orthodontic experience strongly preferred, prior dental assisting experience is required

Strong communication skills with the ability to help patients feel comfortable and supported during treatment

Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment

High attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care

Team-oriented mindset with a positive, dependable attitude

Comfort using orthodontic/dental software and digital imaging technology

Current certifications and licensure as required by state regulations

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Oral hygiene • Medical image documentation • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Post-session clinical documentation • OSHA • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical software • Image acquisition for patient care • Paid holidays • Greeting customers • HIPAA • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Health insurance • No weekends • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental sterilization procedures • Schedule management • Emotional support for patients • Dental equipment • Orthodontics • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • Operating medical imaging equipment • Vision insurance • Monday to Friday • Patient counseling • Clean workspace maintenance • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Surface decontamination • Communication skills • Paid sick time