Orthodontic Assistant

Smilebliss Orthodontics; Highland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Smilebliss Orthodontics in Highland Heights, OH, seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to support clinical care and patient comfort, ensuring efficient, high-quality treatment. You will assist with records, appliance placement, and adjustments, while helping create a positive and professional clinical experience.

Ideal candidates have orthodontic or dental assisting experience, state X-ray certification, and a patient-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Orthodontic or dental assisting experience preferred.
• X-ray certification as required by state regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Positive, professional, and patient-focused mindset.
• Alignment with Smilebliss mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor with orthodontic procedures, including records, appliance placement, and adjustments.
• Prepare patients for treatment and ensure comfort throughout the visit.
• Provide clear instructions and education to support treatment success.
• Help create a positive, supportive, and professional clinical experience.
• Prepare operatories and instruments to support on-time appointments.
• Seat patients promptly and support efficient clinical flow.
• Take digital scans, photos, and X-rays as needed.
• Ensure operatories are cleaned, stocked, and ready between patients.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Follow Smilebliss clinical protocols and safety standards.
• Support inventory organization and supply management.
• Communicate effectively with the doctor and team to support coordinated care.],
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• COMPANY NAME: Smilebliss OrthodonticsKEY POINTS: Orthodontic experience, dental assisting, X-ray certification
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• <p>Smilebliss Orthodontics in Highland Heights, OH, seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to support clinical care and patient comfort, ensuring efficient, high-quality treatment. You will assist with records, appliance placement, and adjustments, while helping create a positive and professional clinical experience.</p><p>Ideal candidates have orthodontic or dental assisting experience, state X-ray certification, and a patient-focused mindset. This full-time role offers opportunities to grow within a caring team dedicated to affordability and a blissful patient journey.</p>
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• To be determined based on market in Ohio; likely hourly range around $18–$28 or annual $40k–$60k depending on experience; Ohio market norms.
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Skills

Orthodontic experience

Dental assisting

X-ray certification

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

X-ray certification

Job description

Position Overview

As our Orthodontic Assistant, you will serve as theSmile Expert, supporting clinical care and ensuring consistent delivery of the Smilebliss mission: Affordability, a Blissful Experience, and Time Efficiency. You will assist with clinical procedures, support patient comfort and confidence, and help ensure efficient, high-quality treatment. This role is essential in creating a smooth, positive experience while supporting timely and effective patient care.

Smilebliss Model Delivery

Clinical Assistance and Patient Care

• Assist the doctor with orthodontic procedures, including records, appliance placement, and adjustments
• Prepare patients for treatment and ensure comfort throughout the visit
• Provide clear instructions and education to support treatment success
• Help create a positive, supportive, and professional clinical experience

Patient Flow and Efficiency

• Prepare operatories and instruments to support on-time appointments
• Seat patients promptly and support efficient clinical flow
• Take digital scans, photos, and X-rays as needed
• Ensure operatories are cleaned, stocked, and ready between patients

Treatment Support and Documentation

• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Follow Smilebliss clinical protocols and safety standards
• Support inventory organization and supply management
• Communicate effectively with the doctor and team to support coordinated care

Qualifications

• Orthodontic or dental assisting experience preferred
• X-ray certification as required by state regulations
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Positive, professional, and patient-focused mindset
• Alignment with Smilebliss mission and values