Orthodontic Assistant: Dynamic Chairside Care & Growth

Southern Orthodontic Partners; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

STD/LTD insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Southern Orthodontic Partners is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant in Plano, TX. This full-time role focuses on chairside assisting, patient education, and thriving in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

We offer competitive pay up to $28/hour, benefits including health/dental/vision, PTO, and a 401(k) with company match, with opportunities to grow your career across our nationwide offices.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of orthodontic or dental assistant experience preferred.
• RDA or CDA certification preferred.
• Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists chairside during procedures
• Take X-rays, scans, impressions, and progress photos
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and braces aftercare
• Maintain accurate patient records in EMR
• Coordinate with clinical and front office teams; cross-train as needed

Skills

Chairside assisting

X-ray tech

Patient education

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

RDA or CDA certification

Dental Assistant certificate

Job description

Southern Orthodontic Partners is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant in Plano, TX. This full-time role focuses on chairside assisting, patient education, and thriving in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

We offer competitive pay up to $28/hour, benefits including health/dental/vision, PTO, and a 401(k) with company match, with opportunities to grow your career across our nationwide offices.