Orthodontic Assistant — Expert Patient Care & Procedures

Specialty Dental Brands; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Premier Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist and clinical team in delivering exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with treatments, taking impressions and X-rays, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining an organized clinical environment.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate record-keeping in the EHR/PMS, and providing post-treatment guidance to patients and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; orthodontic assisting program is preferred.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and team.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontist during treatments, including braces placement/removal and adjusting wires.
• Take impressions, X-rays, and other imaging as needed for treatment planning.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments in accordance with infection control protocols.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment rooms and stock supplies.
• Update patient records and treatment progress in the EHR/PMS system.
• Educate patients on brace care and post-treatment instructions.
• Support a positive and professional patient experience.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Orthodontic assisting program (preferred)

Tools

EHR/PMS software

Job description

Premier Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist and clinical team in delivering exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with treatments, taking impressions and X-rays, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining an organized clinical environment.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate record-keeping in the EHR/PMS, and providing post-treatment guidance to patients and families.