Orthodontic Assistant at Premier Orthodontics

Specialty Dental Brands; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Premier Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist and clinical team, ensuring safe, efficient, and comfortable patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with treatments, placing and removing braces, taking impressions, adjusting wires, sterilizing instruments, recording notes in the EHR/PMS, and helping patients understand post-treatment care.

Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of orthodontic assistant experience, knowledge of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited orthodontic assisting program preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as an orthodontic assistant.
• Knowledge of orthodontic procedures, appliances, and terminology.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Team members expected to uphold the culture and core values.

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist during treatments, including braces placement/removal, impressions, wire adjustments, and appliances.
• Ensure patient comfort and respond to needs throughout procedures.
• Prepare patients for treatments and explain procedures.
• Position patients correctly and keep instruments/materials ready for efficiency.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments/equipment per infection control protocols.
• Maintain clean, organized, and stocked treatment rooms.
• Take X-rays or scans as required for treatment planning.
• Update patient records and treatment notes in the EHR/PMS.
• Assist with fitting/adjustment/removal of appliances such as retainers and expanders.
• Provide post-treatment instructions, including retainer care.
• Educate patients on proper care of braces and appliances.
• Monitor inventory and reorder supplies as needed.
• Support a positive and professional patient experience.

Skills

Orthodontic procedures

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

HIPAA/privacy

Team player

EHR/PMS knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Orthodontic assisting program

Tools

EHR/PMS

Job description

Orthodontic Assistant at Premier Orthodontics

The Orthodontic Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the orthodontist and clinical team to ensure efficient, safe, and comfortable patient care. This position involves assisting with orthodontic procedures, managing instruments and equipment, maintaining a clean and organized treatment environment, and delivering exceptional patient service.

• Assist the orthodontist during treatments, including placing and removing braces, taking impressions, adjusting wires, and applying/removing elastics and other orthodontic appliances
• Ensure patient comfort and respond to patient needs throughout procedures
• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, explaining procedures and addressing questions or concerns
• Ensure patients are properly positioned, and instruments and materials are readily available to support efficient treatment
• Sterilize and prepare instruments, equipment, and materials in compliance with infection control protocols
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical areas and treatment rooms
• Take diagnostic X-rays, panoramic images, or digital scans as required for treatment planning
• Update and maintain accurate patient records, treatment progress notes, and X-ray results in the practice management system (EHR/PMS)
• Assist with the fitting, adjustment, and removal of orthodontic appliances such as retainers, expanders, and braces
• Provide post-treatment instructions, including retainer care and the importance of follow-up visits
• Educate patients on the proper care of braces, wires, and orthodontic appliances to ensure optimal results
• Monitor inventory of orthodontic supplies and materials, reordering as needed to maintain adequate stock
• Support a positive and professional patient experience

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited orthodontic assisting program preferred
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as an orthodontic assistant
• Knowledge of orthodontic procedures, appliances, and terminology
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and the orthodontic team
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Team members are expected to uphold the culture outlined in the SDB Handbook, with a focus on our core values and any additional responsibilities as defined

Why Join Us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off