Orthodontic Assistant: Fast-Paced Team + PTO & 401(k)

Southern Orthodontic Partners; 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

STD/LTD

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Southern Orthodontic Partners is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, patient education, and fast-paced orthodontic care across our practices. This is a full-time role offering competitive pay and a collaborative environment.

You will take X-rays, assist with braces adjustments, maintain room readiness, and help educate patients on care. 1–2 years of experience preferred; RDA or CDA certification preferred; compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented.

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

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

RDA or CDA certification

Job description

Southern Orthodontic Partners is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, patient education, and fast-paced orthodontic care across our practices. This is a full-time role offering competitive pay and a collaborative environment.

You will take X-rays, assist with braces adjustments, maintain room readiness, and help educate patients on care. 1–2 years of experience preferred; RDA or CDA certification preferred; compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented.