Orthodontic Assistant — Multi-Location Chairside Role

Virginia Family Dentistry; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Dental care

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid uniforms

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness benefits

Continuing education

Job summary

Virginia Family Dentistry in Prince George, VA seeks an experienced Orthodontic Assistant to join our Tri-Cities/Chester team. The role involves chair-side support, taking x-rays, impressions, and handling elastic separators, wires, and brackets, with a focus on patient education and infection control.

Typical hours are 8 am–5 pm Monday–Thursday and 8 am–12 pm Friday, with travel between two locations. Prior orthodontic experience, X-ray and BLS certification are required, and a strong team

Qualifications

• 6 months or more of orthodontic experience or completion of a dental assisting program.
• X-ray certification
• BLS certification
• Time management
• Confidentiality
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Chair side assist the doctor by passing instruments and handling intra-oral fluids during examinations and procedures.
• Place, change and remove elastic separators, arch wires, brackets and ligature ties.
• Take intra-oral measurements for orthodontic procedures.
• Take scans for diagnostic and working models.
• Ensure instrument sterilization and infection control.
• Review the doctor’s schedule daily and prepare for patient appointments with needed supplies.
• Keep the schedule on time and communicate with the front desk about delays.
• Maintain a lab tracking system and ensure lab work is ready for patients’ appointments.
• Assist or perform administrative duties when needed.
• Order and unpack supplies and help with unscheduled patient treatments.

Skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Dental assisting program

X-ray certification

BLS certification

Job description

Virginia Family Dentistry in Prince George, VA seeks an experienced Orthodontic Assistant to join our Tri-Cities/Chester team. The role involves chair-side support, taking x-rays, impressions, and handling elastic separators, wires, and brackets, with a focus on patient education and infection control.

Typical hours are 8 am–5 pm Monday–Thursday and 8 am–12 pm Friday, with travel between two locations. Prior orthodontic experience, X-ray and BLS certification are required, and a strong team