Orthodontic Assistant: Fast-Paced Dental Team Growth

Southern Orthodontic Partners; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

STD/LTD

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Southern Orthodontic Partners in Texas is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant for a full-time role. You will assist orthodontists chairside during procedures, take X-rays and progress photos, and help prepare treatment rooms in a fast-paced orthodontic practice.

This position offers $18-$25 per hour, plus competitive benefits including health/dental/vision, PTO, company-paid STD/LTD, and a 401(k) with up to 4% company match.

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

Job description

Southern Orthodontic Partners in Texas is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant for a full-time role. You will assist orthodontists chairside during procedures, take X-rays and progress photos, and help prepare treatment rooms in a fast-paced orthodontic practice.

This position offers $18-$25 per hour, plus competitive benefits including health/dental/vision, PTO, company-paid STD/LTD, and a 401(k) with up to 4% company match.