Orthodontic Assistant: Fast-Paced Dental Team with Benefits

Southern Orthodontic Partners; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Company-paid STD/LTD

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Job summary

Jennings Orthodontics in Louisville, KY is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant/Dental Assistant. This full-time role supports orthodontists chairside, helps educate patients, and works in a fast-paced environment.

You will take X-rays, scans, impressions, prepare rooms, and maintain EMR records while collaborating with front office and clinical teams. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, with experience and certification 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

Chairside assisting

Patient education

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

RDA or CDA certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

Jennings Orthodontics in Louisville, KY is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant/Dental Assistant. This full-time role supports orthodontists chairside, helps educate patients, and works in a fast-paced environment.

You will take X-rays, scans, impressions, prepare rooms, and maintain EMR records while collaborating with front office and clinical teams. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, with experience and certification preferred.