Orthodontic Assistant - Birmingham Orthodontics

Rock Dental Brands; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Career Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Flexible Health Insurance Options

401(k) with Company Match

Employer-paid pre-tax Health Savings账户

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive, Collaborative Team Culture

Making a Real Impact on Patient Lives

Complimentary Orthodontic care

And More!

Job summary

Birmingham Orthodontics in Hoover, AL is seeking a compassionate Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist during exams and treatments, prepare operatories, sterilize equipment, and keep procedures running smoothly in a patient-focused team.

If you have dental or orthodontic assisting experience, you will educate patients on treatment plans and care, document notes, and collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding care throughout the patient journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental or orthodontic assisting.
• Familiarity with orthodontic appliances, procedures, and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Orthodontist during exams and treatments, ensuring patients are comfortable and procedures run smoothly.
• Prepare operatories, sterilize equipment, and support clinical workflows to maximize efficiency.
• Perform orthodontic procedures such as placing/removing wires, coil springs, bands, and retainers under direct supervision.
• Conduct digital scans and assist in fabricating customized appliances and retainers.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, oral hygiene, and appliance care to ensure they are fully informed and confident.
• Record treatment notes accurately and collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding care throughout the patient’s journey.

Skills

Dental assisting

Orthodontic assisting

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. At Birmingham Orthodontics in Hoover, AL, we’re passionate about creating smiles that last a lifetime. We’re looking for a talented and caring Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. If you’re a motivated team player with a dental or orthodontic assisting background, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Orthodontist during exams and treatments, ensuring patients are comfortable and procedures run smoothly.
• Prepare operatories, sterilize equipment, and support clinical workflows to maximize efficiency.
• Perform orthodontic procedures such as placing/removing wires, coil springs, bands, and retainers under direct supervision.
• Conduct digital scans and assist in fabricating customized appliances and retainers.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, oral hygiene, and appliance care to ensure they are fully informed and confident.
• Record treatment notes accurately and collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding care throughout the patient’s journey.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in dental or orthodontic assisting.
• Familiarity with orthodontic appliances, procedures, and terminology.

Why Birmingham Orthodontics?

At Birmingham Orthodontics, we’re dedicated to transforming lives through confident smiles. As part of the Birmingham Orthodontics family, you’ll be surrounded by a supportive team, leadership that empowers your growth, and a company culture built on respect, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Health Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employer-paid pre-tax Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, Collaborative Team Culture
• Making a Real Impact on Patient Lives
• Complimentary Orthodontic care
• And More!

At Rock Dental Brands, we believe that every team member shares the most important job, because whether directly or indirectly, we are all crucial to the patient journey. We are a unified team with a commonly held desire to give patients positive, uplifting experiences that they will want to share with others. Our team members are committed to continuous learning. A valued-voice for both our patients and practices, our clinical teams enjoy a rewarding career, complete with educational and growth opportunities, flexibility and financial stability. We invest in our people to further their knowledge and improve our patients’ experiences. We may be a bit biased, but we think it’s one of the best companies to work for. We truly value our team members. We challenge them daily and celebrate their successes. What really sets us apart from most other jobs is the opportunity to work together as a team, to truly make a difference in our patients’ lives, and to help create smiles that will last a lifetime. We take great pride in our company’s culture because it’s so rich and deeply embedded in everything we do.