Kid-Centric Orthodontic Assistant | Team-Driven Care

Chord Specialty Dental Partners; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Spark Orthodontics, in partnership with Chord Specialty Dental Partners, is seeking an organized orthodontics assistant to support clinicians and deliver friendly patient care in Harrisburg, PA. The role involves chairside assistance, X-ray handling, and ensuring infection control across multiple sites including Lancaster, Camp Hill, and York locations.

Candidates should be warm with children, punctual, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous orthodontics experience is preferred but not required.
• Warm, friendly, courteous, and enjoys working with children.
• Punctual, responsible, and a fast learner.
• Ability to multitask is critical.
• Be receptive to training and coaching on best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive and friendly attitude and deliver excellent customer service to patients
• Coordinate patient care and treatment according to the doctor and other team members
• Assist the orthodontist during procedures, including taking X-rays, preparing materials, and providing chairside support
• Ensure a clean and sterile environment by following proper infection control protocols and aseptic techniques
• Properly sterilizes instruments on a regular basis-- note: This line is inside the
• line. Let me rewrite carefully.
• Assists doctor with cementation of bands and bracket placement
• Properly take the correct x-rays when needed on each patient

Skills

Customer service

Child-friendly

Multitasking

Punctual

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Spark Orthodontics, in partnership with Chord Specialty Dental Partners, is seeking an organized orthodontics assistant to support clinicians and deliver friendly patient care in Harrisburg, PA. The role involves chairside assistance, X-ray handling, and ensuring infection control across multiple sites including Lancaster, Camp Hill, and York locations.

Candidates should be warm with children, punctual, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.