Orthodontic Assistant

Mortenson Dental Partners; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401K

Daily Pay

Professional development assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mortenson Dental Partners is seeking a courteous Orthodontic Assistant to join our Louisville practice. This part-time role (29 weekly hours) supports braces treatment, takes X-rays, and helps maintain a friendly, efficient clinic.

We offer a patient-focused team, opportunities for growth, modern technology, and a work-life balanced schedule. Applicants should have a high school diploma, dental assistant certification, and radiology certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental assistant certification or proof required.
• Radiology certification within the required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinical dental care and assists the dentist with X-rays and tests.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and posts patient charges accurately.
• Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.
• Takes impressions, X-rays, changes wires/brackets, and gives hygiene instructions.
• Completes clinical notes before dismissing the patient.
• Prepares treatment area and sterilizes/delivers instruments for the orthodontist.

Skills

Patient-focused

Career growth

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assistant certification

Radiology certification

Job description

Orthodontic Assistant

Salary: Up to $21/HR based on experience

Location: 134 Evergreen Rd Ste 100, Louisville, KY 40243

Job Type: Part time

Weekly hours: 29

Are you passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles while working in a friendly and supportive environment? Do you thrive in a role where your skills make a real difference in patients' lives? If so, we'd love to meet you!

We're seeking a dedicated and compassionate ortho assistant to join our team. Our practice is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in an environment where both patients and team members are treated with respect, trust, and genuine support.

What You'll Love About Us:

• A Positive, Team-Oriented Culture: We believe in supporting one another and celebrating successes, big or small.
• Opportunities for Growth: We're committed to helping you advance your skills and reach your career goals.
• Modern Technology & Techniques: Work with state-of-the-art tools in a practice that values staying ahead of the curve.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and an environment that respects your personal time.

Benefits of being part of the American Family Ortho Team

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K
• Daily Pay
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education, quality, and treatment. Assists the dentist through taking X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.
• Helps ensure efficient and profitable operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, utilizing supplies cost-effectively, and posting patient charges accurately.
• Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.
• Takes impressions, takes x-rays, changes out wires and brackets, and gives oral hygiene instructions.
• Completes all clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing the patient.
• Prepares treatment area for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the Orthodontist's access; suctioning; passing instruments; and other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Ready to be part of a patient-focused team
• Come ready to train and grow your career
• Have your high school diploma or equivalent
• Have your dental assistant certification, or be able to provide proof
• Obtain your radiology certification within the required timeframe

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company's determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.