Lead Orthodontic Assistant

Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners is seeking a Lead Orthodontic Dental Assistant to guide daily clinical operations in our orthodontic department. You will support the orthodontist, lead the assisting team, and ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of orthodontic experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication. This full-time on-site role offers growth opportunities and a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in orthodontic dental assisting.
• Leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge and orthodontic assisting skills.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management.
• Ability to lead and support a team in a fast-paced clinic.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care.
• Ability to multitask with a positive, professional attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.
• Ability to be a dependable clinical resource and role model.

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist during clinical procedures and appointments.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the assisting team.
• Maintain efficient patient flow and operatory turnover.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members.
• Serve as a resource for procedures, workflows and patient care.
• Take dental impressions, digital scans, photos, and X-rays per state guidelines.
• Place and remove appliances under supervision.
• Adjust archwires and elastics as directed.
• Educate patients/families on oral hygiene and appliance care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical notes.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and stocking of supplies.
• Ensure rooms/instruments are prepared, sterilized, and maintained.
• Ensure OSHA/HIPAA and safety standards compliance.
• Collaborate to improve clinical workflows and team efficiency.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented environment with strong patient service.

Skills

Orthodontic dental assisting

Leadership/mentoring

Team leadership

Patient care

Communication

Sterilization/OSHAHIPAA

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Orthodontic assisting certification

Tools

Intraoral X-ray

Digital scanner

Sterilization equipment

Job description

We are a growing dental office focused on delivering exceptional orthodontic care in a supportive, patient-centered environment. We are seeking an experienced Lead Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our team and help lead the daily clinical operations of our orthodontic department.

The Lead Orthodontic Dental Assistant will support the orthodontist in providing high-quality patient care while serving as a clinical leader and resource for the orthodontic team. This individual will help maintain an efficient workflow, support team development, and ensure a positive experience for every patient.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist during clinical procedures and treatment appointments.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to the orthodontic assisting team.
• Help maintain efficient patient flow, operatory turnover, and overall clinic readiness.
• Support the training and onboarding of new orthodontic team members.
• Serve as a resource for team members regarding clinical procedures, workflows, and patient care.
• Take dental impressions, digital scans, photographs, and orthodontic X-rays in compliance with state guidelines.
• Place and remove orthodontic appliances under doctor supervision, including brackets, wires, and bands, as permitted by state regulations.
• Adjust archwires and change elastics as directed by the orthodontist.
• Educate patients and families on oral hygiene, appliance care, and treatment expectations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical notes.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and stocking of orthodontic and clinical supplies.
• Ensure treatment rooms and instruments are properly prepared, sterilized, and maintained.
• Help ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and other applicable safety standards.
• Collaborate with the orthodontist and practice leadership to identify opportunities to improve clinical workflows and team efficiency.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented environment while providing exceptional customer service to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years of orthodontic dental assisting experience.
• Previous leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge and orthodontic assisting skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead and support a team in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.
• Ability to serve as a dependable clinical resource and role model for the orthodontic team.

$25 - $30 an hour