Orthodontic Assistant

cortlanddentalgroup; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating smiles and enhancing oral health in the community. As an Orthodontic Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care and educating patients, particularly children, about dental hygiene. Your contributions will help foster a positive environment and promote quality dental care. This role offers a collaborative team atmosphere where your skills will shine, and your efforts will directly impact the lives of many. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working with kids, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Monthly bonuses based on office performance

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

401K with match

Qualifications

• Must be DANB certified, Radiology certified, and CPR certified.
• At least 1 year of orthodontic assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative instructions.
• Assist dental staff during treatment.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Compassion

Education

Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification

Job description

Overview

Orthodontic Assistant

Cortland Dental & Braces

• Must be DANB certified, Radiology certified, and CPR certified
• Travel between Roxbury and Chelsea
• Monday & Tuesday - Roxbury
• Wednesday & Thursday - Chelsea
• Hours: 8:45am - 5pm, with 1 hour unpaid lunch

Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that everyone deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. Our mission drives everything we do. With over 3000 employees nationwide, from clinical to support staff, we are united in our goal to create happy, healthy smiles through high-quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Are you ready to join us in creating our next million smiles? We have just the opportunity for you.

We are actively seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. Support our mission to provide excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that values teamwork and genuinely cares about their patients. Find your opportunity to make an impact:

• Participate in local events such as school screenings and presentations to promote a positive image
• Engage in morning huddles and appreciate your peers, highlighting excellent customer focus and collaboration
• Enjoy working with children, who make up 70% or more of our patients

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
• Guide parents and patients through our processes before treatment
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative instructions
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment
• Take and save x-rays to patient charts
• Take quality orthodontic facial photos and ensure operational readiness
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste, and prepare impression materials
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Clean chairs and rooms
• Assist dental staff during treatment
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts
• Fabricate custom impression trays
• Adhere to all regulations, standards, and compliance programs with integrity
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (state dependent)
• At least 1 year of orthodontic assisting experience preferred
• CPR/BLS certification required
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory
• Strong focus on customer service and satisfaction
• Enjoy working with children
• Demonstrate compassion and high service standards
• Maintain integrity and professionalism
• Dependable and reliable attendance
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Professional appearance and manner

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly bonuses based on office performance
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, FSA, paid time off, holidays, and more

We value teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or any form of discrimination based on protected characteristics by law.