Orthodontic Assistant

Talent Pool Builder; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-hour shifts

Medical and vision benefits

Free dental services

Reimbursement for X-ray and Coronalpol

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

Risas Family Dental seeks a positive and professional Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. You will educate patients on treatment options, work hands-on with doctors, and help deliver state-of-the-art care.

We invest in growth through cross-training across dental specialties, offer competitive benefits, and a fast-paced, supportive environment where teamwork and excellent communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish/English required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Dental Assisting Certificate preferred.
• X-ray certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Coronal polish certification preferred.
• 1–2 years' experience as Orthodontic Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors in all dental procedures and ortho treatments.
• Sterilize, disinfect, and prepare instruments and equipment for patient treatment.
• Check all patient dental appliances prior to adjustment and remove if necessary.
• Assist with bonding, banding, debonding, and coronal polishing procedures.
• Assist in adjustments including wire changes, separator placement, and bite adjustments.
• Complete X-rays and intra-oral pictures in an efficient and timely manner.
• Educate patients on general oral healthcare as directed by the doctor.
• Present treatment options to patients based on doctor recommendations.
• Record patient charting and notes in the digital chart as directed.
• Maintain inventory and supplies.
• Ensure strict compliance with state, federal, and other regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, policies).
• Any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assisting Certificate

Job description

We are seeking a positiveand professionalOrtho donticAssistantto join ourRisasFamily.OurOrtho donticAssistants are empowered to educateand communicate withour patients on treatment and procedureswhile using the lateststate of the arttechnologies to provide patients with the best careand experience.We invest in our employee's growth and development through cross training in several dentalspecialtiesfor a more well-rounded experience.OurOrtho donticAssistantsget toworkhands onwith thedoctors,i nprovidingexceptionalcare for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Assistdoctors in all dental procedures andortho treatments
• Sterilize,disinfect,and prepareinstruments andequipmentfor patienttreatment
• Check all patientdental appliances prior toadjustmentand remove ifnecessary
• Assistwith bonding, banding,debonding,and coronal polishingprocedures
• Assistin adjustments including wirechanges, tie changes, placing separators,andbites
• Completext-raysandintra-oral picturesof patients in an efficient and timely manner
• Educate patients on general oral healthcare asdirected by thedoctor
• Present treatment to patients based onDoctorrecommendations
• Record patient charting and all the doctor’s notes in the digital patient chart asdirected
• Maintain inventory andsupplies
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, andRisaspolicies and practices)
• Anyadditionalduties andresponsibilitiesasassigned

Qualifications

• BilingualinSpanish/English
• High School Diploma or GEDrequired
• Dental Assisting Certificatepreferred
• X-ray certification or ability to obtainwithin 3months ofhire
• Coronal polish certificationpreferred
• 1-2years' experienceas an Orthodontic Assistantpreferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Must have asuperior knowledge of dent al clinical operationsandterminology
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the doctor andpatients
• Must haveawarmfriendly, outgoing personality and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and lendsupport, as a team player,to teammatesas needed.

Benefits

• 12-hour shifts, 3 days a week
• Medical and visionbenefits
• Freedental services
• Reimbursement for X-ray and Coronal Polish Exams
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuitionreimbursementopportunities
• And many other ancillary benefits

The working environment is fun, fast paced, challenging, and rewarding with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us in this work. Begin a career that is full of meaning andvalue.