Orthodontic Clinical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Ideal candidate is focused on clinical precision/attention to detail, enjoy working on tasks requiring manual dexterity, be able to multi-task, have excellent communication skills, as well as, great relationship building skills. This position requires you to work together with our doctor to execute patient treatment.

Requirements include a positive attitude and driven work ethic, an A+ personality, and the ability to adapt to change and growth. Dental/Orthodontic clinical experience is required, but additional on-site training will be provided. If you're ready to join a team that works together as a family that helps to enrich the lives of patients each day, please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter to be considered! Further job description details are listed below:

The Clinical Assistant’s specific primary and secondary duties include the following:

• Directly assist the orthodontist during the placement, adjustment, and removal of braces, aligners, and retainers.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as changing out arch wires, elastic bands, coil springs, and ligature ties
• Prepare, organize, and apply bonding materials, adhesives, and impression materials
• Imaging and Diagnostics: Capture intraoral scans, dental impressions, clinical photographs, and X-rays to track treatment progress
• Laboratory Duties: Pour plaster casts, trim dental models, and fabricate custom retainers
• Patient Education: Instruct patients on proper oral hygiene, how to brush around brackets, dietary restrictions, and managing minor appliance emergencies at home
• Clinical Setup & Sterilization: Maintain cross-infection control by sterilizing instruments and preparing treatment rooms between patients
• Administrative Tasks: Update patient records, manage inventory levels, schedule appointments, and process payments
• Answer the telephone – if all front office staff is busy

Benefits:

- Paid Holidays

- Paid Time Off

- 401k Plan w/ 6% Match

- Profit Sharing

- Paid Uniforms

- Orthodontic Benefits

- 3 day weekends (off Friday through Sunday)

- Small office = less drama