Ortho Assistant

North American Dental Group (NADG); Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

North American Dental Group is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant for Precision Orthodontics in Toledo, OH. This full-time role supports clinicians with chair-side care, charting, and patient education.

The successful candidate will assist with procedures, take impressions and scans, manage treatment plans, and ensure sterility per OSHA guidelines. Certification in orthodontic assisting and radiography is required, with CPR also preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification or on-the-job training in orthodontic/dental assisting.
• 1–5 years of experience preferred, but new grads welcome.
• Radiography/X-Ray certification (state-specific) and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to doctors, including charting, operatory setup/cleanup, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction, and ensures forms/signatures in dental software.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans under the treating doctor's direction.
• Ability to adjust wires/brackets/adhesive; take impressions and scans; prepare teeth for bonding.
• Prepares treatment estimates for review with the patient.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up trays and instruments.
• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, maintains asepsis, and assists dentist per OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Orthodontic/Dental Assisting Certification

Radiography/X-Ray certification

CPR certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Ortho Assistant

Location: Precision Orthodontics - Toledo, OH

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

At our practice, patient care comes first-every visit, every time. Guided by empathy, we are dedicated to transforming the dental experience for our patients. Partnering with North American Dental Group, we are empowered with the resources needed to deliver best-in-class care.

Why Join Our Team?

We pride ourselves on combining individuality, expertise, and teamwork to provide exceptional group dentistry. If you're passionate about improving oral health and creating satisfied patients, we invite you to join us in redefining the culture of dentistry.

Your Work Schedule

• Monday: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Tuesday: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Wednesday: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Thursday: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Friday: 8:30am-3:00pm

Your Role as a Ortho Assistant

The Orthodontic Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. An orthodontic assistant prepares the patient for treatment and assists the Orthodontist by preparing materials and equipment for treatment for the Orthodontist use.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating doctor.
• Ability to change and remove wires, brackets, and adhesive, take impressions, take scans, prepare teeth for bonding
• Prepares treatment estimates for review and discussion with patient.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Dental or Ortho Assisting Certification or prior on-the-job training.
• 1-5 years of experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.
• Radiography/X-Ray certification (state-specific).
• Current CPR certification.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional service and patient education.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Comprehensive Benefits : Including 401(k).
• Paid Time Off : Competitive PTO that grows with your career.
• Career Growth : Opportunities for continuing education and development.
• Exciting Work Environment : A supportive atmosphere that celebrates individuality and teamwork, allowing you to thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

North American Dental Group-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from North American Dental Group, a dental support organization.