Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Job Summary
Join Dental 360 and our dynamic dental team as an Orthodontic Dental Assistant, where your expertise will help create beautiful smiles and improve patient confidence. In this energetic role, you will support orthodontists by providing exceptional chairside assistance, managing patient care, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will contribute to a welcoming environment focused on delivering top-tier orthodontic treatment. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, rewarding setting dedicated to excellence in dental care.

Responsibilities
Assist orthodontists during various procedures, including bracket placement, wire adjustments, and appliance fittings, ensuring all tools and materials are prepared and sterilized according to infection control standards. Manage patient flow by greeting patients, updating medical histories, taking vital signs, and explaining treatment plans clearly to foster comfort and understanding. Operate dental imaging equipment such as X-ray machines and 3D scanners to capture accurate images necessary for diagnosis and treatment planning. Maintain accurate medical documentation within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems like Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy. Implement aseptic techniques during procedures to prevent infection and ensure a sterile environment throughout the clinic. Coordinate with other team members in four-handed dentistry practices to optimize efficiency and deliver seamless patient care.

Skills
Proficiency with dental software systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic for scheduling, documentation, and medical coding. Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control protocols, and aseptic techniques essential for safe practice. Experience with pediatric dentistry principles and providing care tailored for children is highly desirable. Ability to operate dental imaging equipment including X-ray machines and 3D scanners accurately while maintaining safety standards. Excellent communication skills for explaining procedures and instructions clearly to patients of all ages. Familiarity with medical terminology related to dentistry and orthodontics enhances your ability to document effectively. Demonstrated competence in chairside assisting across general dentistry procedures such as endodontics, prosthodontics, and orthodontics. Join us in making a difference—where your skills help transform smiles while advancing your career in a vibrant dental environment committed to excellence!

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Orthodontics: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Free parking • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Spanish • Oral hygiene • Medical procedure preparation • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Vital signs • HIPAA compliance • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Safety protocol adherence • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • Safety regulations • Medical coding • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Dental sterilization procedures • Sterile field contamination management • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Children • Healthcare privacy protection • Dentrix • On-the-job training • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Computer skills • Orthodontics • Operating medical imaging equipment • Medical assisting • Patient counseling • In-person • Employee discount • Patient charting • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Professional development assistance • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Autoclaving