Orthodontic Assistant — Fast-Paced Dental Team, Growth

Southern Orthodontic Partners; Worthington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

STD/LTD

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Job summary

Jennings Orthodontics, part of Southern Orthodontic Partners, seeks an Orthodontic/Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced practice in Louisville and Mt. Washington. The role emphasizes chairside assisting, patient education, and teamwork to create excellent patient experiences.

We value 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, RDA/CDA preferred, and a compassionate, reliable attitude. This full-time position offers strong benefits in a supportive environment.

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

Chairside assisting

Patient education

Teamwork

Compassionate

Education

RDA or CDA certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

Jennings Orthodontics, part of Southern Orthodontic Partners, seeks an Orthodontic/Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced practice in Louisville and Mt. Washington. The role emphasizes chairside assisting, patient education, and teamwork to create excellent patient experiences.

We value 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, RDA/CDA preferred, and a compassionate, reliable attitude. This full-time position offers strong benefits in a supportive environment.