What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant - Orthodontic Specialists of Lake Oswego position at Corus Orthodontists?
Are you passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences and helping people achieve their dream smiles? Orthodontic Specialists of Lake Oswego is seeking an enthusiastic Orthodontic Assistant to join our thriving practice in Lake Oswego, OR.
What Sets Us Apart
At Orthodontic Specialists of Lake Oswego, we’re more than an orthodontic practice—we’re a community that values support, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of Corus Orthodontists, a growing network of over 50 practices across North America, we offer:
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At Corus Orthodontists, we’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and free to be themselves. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. If we connect with you about your application, please let us know if you need any accommodations—we’ll be glad to support you.
A quick note about applying:
To keep your information safe and make sure your application gets to us, please apply only through our official channels: the Corus Orthodontists careers platform, Indeed, or LinkedIn. If you see this role posted elsewhere, it may be out of date or not authorized by us.
We’re excited to keep you updated as you move through the hiring process! To be sure you don’t miss any of our messages, please check your email regularly—including your junk or spam folder, just in case.
What Sets Us Apart
At Orthodontic Specialists of Lake Oswego, we’re more than an orthodontic practice—we’re a community that values support, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of Corus Orthodontists, a growing network of over 50 practices across North America, we offer:
- A Supportive Environment with Community Focus: Work in a positive, collaborative workplace where team members lift each other up. Build strong relationships with patients and the communities we proudly serve.
- Commitment to Excellence: Deliver quality care in every patient interaction and enjoy ongoing opportunities for growth, including $500 in annual learning assistance.
- Compensation & Perks That Count: Access a competitive total rewards package including health, dental, and vision insurance, health spending account, 401(k) with employer matching, and an employee assistance program. Complimentary orthodontic treatment for you and your immediate family and a uniform allowance. $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 30-hour workweek, Monday through Thursday.
- Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating,
- Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene.
- Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system.
- Take x-rays, photos, impressions, and intraoral scans.
- Provide patient instruction/education.
- Provide reports to parents/guardians.
- Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures.
- Clean/disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments and devices.
- Set up trays and prepare brackets for bonding.
- Unload and store new supplies.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Doctor, Clinical Lead, and Practice Manager.
- Orthodontic Assistant is required.
- Good understanding of relevant health and safety regulations.
- Proficiency with orthodontic/dental management software systems is preferred but not required.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and the community.
- Keen attention-to-detail and time management skills.
#CLIN
At Corus Orthodontists, we’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and free to be themselves. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. If we connect with you about your application, please let us know if you need any accommodations—we’ll be glad to support you.
A quick note about applying:
To keep your information safe and make sure your application gets to us, please apply only through our official channels: the Corus Orthodontists careers platform, Indeed, or LinkedIn. If you see this role posted elsewhere, it may be out of date or not authorized by us.
We’re excited to keep you updated as you move through the hiring process! To be sure you don’t miss any of our messages, please check your email regularly—including your junk or spam folder, just in case.
Salary : $500
