Orthodontic Assistant

Southern Orthodontic Partners; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid STD/LTD

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Job summary

Southern Orthodontic Partners in Tomball, Texas is seeking a dedicated Orthodontic Assistant to provide exceptional chairside assistance in a fast-paced orthodontic environment. This full-time role offers a competitive pay range of $17 to $23 per hour alongside benefits like health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid time off.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience and possess an RDA or CDA certification. If you're compassionate and enjoy teamwork, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant preferred.
• Compassionate and reliable team-oriented mindset is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists chairside during procedures.
• Place, adjust, and remove braces, brackets, and bands as directed.
• Take X-rays, scans, impressions, and patient progress photos.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Patient education

EMR maintenance

Compassionate mindset

Team-oriented

Education

RDA or CDA certification

Job description

Rate

Full-Time | $17-$23/hour

Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant

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

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, walking for much of the day
• Manual dexterity; lifting up to 30 pounds (may exceed this amount at times in emergency patient situations)
• Bending and reaching

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