Orthodontic Assistant - 4-Day Week, Bonuses & Benefits

Taylordentalgroup; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Monthly bonuses based on Office perf.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Taylor Dental and Braces, part of Benevis, is seeking a Full-time Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. Roles include patient care, imaging, and assisting the dental staff across multiple locations (Gentilly, Gretna, Metairie).

This position supports a mission to provide high-quality, compassionate dental care to the community. The ideal candidate has a state-certified orthodontic/dental assistant credential, CPR/BLS, and a preference for at least 1 year in orthodontics, with a passion for

Qualifications

• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (State dependent).
• Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting.
• CPR/BLS Certification Required.
• Willing to travel in territory assigned to team.
• High focus on customer service and satisfaction.
• Must love working with children.
• Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents and staff.
• Integrity, always doing the right thing.
• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled.
• Attention to detail; able to organize work and meet deadlines.
• Professional manner and appearance at all times.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents and patients through our processes before treatment.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instruction.
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment.
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts.
• Take quality orthodontic facial photos; responsible for operational readiness.
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures.
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Clean chairs and rooms.
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment.
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart.
• Pour, trim and polish impression casts.
• Fabricate custom impression trays.
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Orthodontic certification

Orthodontic experience

CPR/BLS

Travel willingness

Customer service

Child-friendly

Integrity

Reliability

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Job description

Taylor Dental and Braces, part of Benevis, is seeking a Full-time Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. Roles include patient care, imaging, and assisting the dental staff across multiple locations (Gentilly, Gretna, Metairie).

This position supports a mission to provide high-quality, compassionate dental care to the community. The ideal candidate has a state-certified orthodontic/dental assistant credential, CPR/BLS, and a preference for at least 1 year in orthodontics, with a passion for