Orthodontic Assistant

Southern Orthodontic Partners; River Bluff Estates (MN); In loco; USD 23.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Company-paid STD/LTD

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Descrizione del lavoro

Southern Orthodontic Partners is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant for Fergus Orthodontics in Minnesota. This full-time role focuses on chairside assisting, patient education, and thriving in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

You will assist orthodontists, place and adjust braces, take X-rays and impressions, prepare rooms, and maintain EMR records while coordinating with clinical and front-office teams to ensure a positive patient experience.

Competenze

• 1–2 years of experience as a dental or orthodontic assistant.
• RDA or CDA certification preferred.
• Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented mindset.

Mansioni

• Assist orthodontists chairside during procedures.
• Place, adjust, and remove braces, brackets, and bands as directed.
• Take X-rays, scans, impressions, and patient progress photos.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and braces aftercare.
• Maintain accurate patient records in EMR.
• Coordinate with clinical and front office teams; cross-train as needed.

Conoscenze

Dental/Orthodontic Assistant exp

Team-oriented

Formazione

RDA or CDA certification (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant

Full-Time | $17-$19/hour

At Fergus Orthodontics, teamwork, positive energy, and creating great patient experiences are at the center of what we do. Through partnership with Southern Orthodontic Partners, our teams enjoy competitive pay, strong benefits, and a supportive environment where you can grow your career and enjoy the work you do. With offices across the United States, you’ll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while helping patients feel confident in their smiles every day.

We are hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our growing orthodontic practice. This is a full-time dental assisting position ideal for someone who enjoys chairside assisting, patient education, and working in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

What You’ll Do

• Assist orthodontists chairside during procedures
• Place, adjust, and remove braces, brackets, and bands (as directed)
• Take X-rays, scans, impressions, and patient progress photos
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and braces aftercare
• Maintain accurate patient records in EMR
• Coordinate with clinical and front office teams; cross-train as needed

Benefits & Perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company-paid STD/LTD
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant (preferred)
• RDA or CDA certification (preferred)
• Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented mindset

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the day
• Manual dexterity required
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs (occasionally more in patient-care situations)

Southern Orthodontic Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).