Orthodontic Assistant — Create Smiles, Excellent Benefits

Benevis; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonuses based on Office perfom

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid time off

Job summary

Benevis is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team, delivering compassionate care to patients and guiding families through treatment processes.

The role emphasizes patient education, radiography, instrument sterilization, and assisting clinicians in a fast-paced dental setting. A state-certified orthodontic or dental assistant credential and CPR/BLS are required, with travel minimal to none for this position.

Qualifications

• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (State dependent).
• Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting.
• CPR/BLS Certification Required.

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.
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Dependable

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Education

Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification

Job description

Benevis is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team, delivering compassionate care to patients and guiding families through treatment processes.

The role emphasizes patient education, radiography, instrument sterilization, and assisting clinicians in a fast-paced dental setting. A state-certified orthodontic or dental assistant credential and CPR/BLS are required, with travel minimal to none for this position.