Orthodontic Assistant — Fast-Paced, Patient-Centric Role

Southernop; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Company-paid STD/LTD

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Southern Orthodontic Partners is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our growing practice. This full-time role focuses on chairside assisting, patient education, and thriving in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

You will work with our team across offices, gain hands-on experience with braces, X-rays, and EMR, and contribute to patient experiences while enjoying competitive pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

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

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

Team player

Education

RDA or CDA certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Southern Orthodontic Partners is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our growing practice. This full-time role focuses on chairside assisting, patient education, and thriving in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

You will work with our team across offices, gain hands-on experience with braces, X-rays, and EMR, and contribute to patient experiences while enjoying competitive pay and strong benefits.