Orthodontic Assistant - Create Smiles & Community Impact

Careerwebsite; Metairie (LA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401K with match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Benevis is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our dental team in Metairie, LA. You will support clinicians during exams, help guide families, and educate patients on oral hygiene while delivering compassionate care.

You should have an Orthodontic or Dental Assistant certification (state dependent) and CPR/BLS certification, plus a willingness to travel within the assigned territory and a strong focus on patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Certification required for orthodontic or dental assisting.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• At least 1 year experience in orthodontic assisting preferred.
• Excellent patient service skills and love working with children.

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 charts.
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment and document procedures.
• Sterilize instruments, prepare tray set-ups, and maintain clinical areas.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Teamwork

Education

Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Benevis is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our dental team in Metairie, LA. You will support clinicians during exams, help guide families, and educate patients on oral hygiene while delivering compassionate care.

You should have an Orthodontic or Dental Assistant certification (state dependent) and CPR/BLS certification, plus a willingness to travel within the assigned territory and a strong focus on patient satisfaction.