What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Friendly Dental Group?
Benefits:
We are seeking an experienced Orthodontic Assistant to join our busy and growing team. The ideal candidate is energetic, dependable, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Responsibilities
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Paid holidays
We are seeking an experienced Orthodontic Assistant to join our busy and growing team. The ideal candidate is energetic, dependable, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist orthodontists chairside with bonding, banding, wire adjustments, and other procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
- Take dental X-rays and intraoral photographs
- Fabricate Essix retainers and pour dental models
- Maintain accurate patient records and treatment charts
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic appliance care
- Support efficient patient flow and provide a positive patient experience
- Minimum of 1 year of orthodontic assisting experience
- Current NC radiology certification
- Valid CPR/BLS certification
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to providing excellent patient care
- Pay: $23–$28 per hour, based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Flexible scheduling
- Monday through Friday
- Daytime hours
- 8-hour shifts
Salary : $23 - $28