Orthodontic Assistant - Bonuses & Benefits

Benevis; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

401K with match

Job summary

Benevis is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. You will support our orthodontic care, prep trays, take x-rays, assist clinicians, and help families with the treatment process in a friendly, patient‑focused environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, excellent customer service, and a love for working with children. CPR/BLS certification is required, and travel within the territory may be needed. Competitive benefits accompany this position.

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, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently 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
• 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

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Child-friendly

Education

Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification

Job description

Benevis is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. You will support our orthodontic care, prep trays, take x-rays, assist clinicians, and help families with the treatment process in a friendly, patient‑focused environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, excellent customer service, and a love for working with children. CPR/BLS certification is required, and travel within the territory may be needed. Competitive benefits accompany this position.