Orthodontic Assistant: Fast-Paced Chairside Support + PTO

Southern Orthodontic Partners; Richmond, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

STD/LTD

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Indigo Orthodontics, part of Southern Orthodontic Partners, is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our Richmond, TX practice. This full-time role supports chairside procedures, patient education, and a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

You will take X-rays, prepare rooms, educate patients on care, and maintain EMR records while collaborating with front office and clinical teams. 1–2 years of experience and an RDA/CDA certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant (preferred).
• RDA or CDA certification (preferred).
• Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists chairside during procedures.
• Place, adjust, and remove braces, brackets, and bands (as directed).
• Take X-rays, scans, impressions, and patient 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

Dental Assistant

Orthodontic Assistant

RDA/CDA certification

Education

RDA or CDA certification

Job description

Indigo Orthodontics, part of Southern Orthodontic Partners, is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our Richmond, TX practice. This full-time role supports chairside procedures, patient education, and a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

You will take X-rays, prepare rooms, educate patients on care, and maintain EMR records while collaborating with front office and clinical teams. 1–2 years of experience and an RDA/CDA certification are preferred.