Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners is seeking a motivated Orthodontic Assistant to support chairside procedures, take X-rays and impressions, and travel between Decatur, Cumming, and Norcross offices. You’ll work closely with doctors and front-office staff in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

We value reliability, teamwork, and strong communication. The role is full-time with occasional weekend hours; compensation is $25–$30 per hour plus benefits such as health and vision

Qualifications

• Previous orthodontic assisting experience.
• X-ray certification required.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, genuinely enjoys working with patients.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting for orthodontic procedures (e.g., bonding, debonding, archwires, appliance adjustments).
• Taking impressions, digital scans and X-rays with confidence.
• Educating patients (and parents) on appliance care, hygiene and treatment expectations.
• Supporting treatment planning, tracking appliance progress, and assisting both doctor and front-office staff.
• Being proactive in setup, cleanup, sterilization and supporting clinic flow.
• Travel between locations when needed — flexibility is key.
• Being reliable: first to arrive, last to leave when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Organized

Education

X-ray certification

Job description

About Us

Our orthodontic team is dedicated to creating confident, healthy smiles in a fun and efficient environment. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a strong patient-centered focus.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a motivatedOrthodontic Assistantwho is comfortable assisting in treatment, traveling between locations as needed, and working closely within a tight-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting for orthodontic procedures (e.g., bonding, debonding, archwires, appliance adjustments)
• Taking impressions, digital scans and X-rays with confidence
• Educating patients (and parents) on appliance care, hygiene and treatment expectations
• Supporting treatment planning, tracking appliance progress, and assisting both doctor and front-office staff
• Being proactive in setup, cleanup, sterilization and supporting clinic flow
• Travel between locations when needed — flexibility is key
• Being reliable: first to arrive, last to leave when needed

Qualifications

• Previous orthodontic assisting experience
• X-ray certification required
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, genuinely enjoys working with patients

Location

Travel to our offices in Decatur, Cumming & Norcross is required

Schedule

Full-time. Occasional weekend hours are required.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Supportive, collaborative team
• Growth opportunities in orthodontics
• A role where your efforts directly help patients and their families

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

$25 - $30 an hour