Orthodontic Dental Assistant

npm, Inc. (Node package manager JavaScript); Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

npm, Inc. is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team and travel between Decatur, Cumming, and Norcross offices. The role involves chairside support, patient education, and close collaboration with doctors and front-office staff.

The ideal candidate has orthodontic assisting experience, X-ray certification, and a passion for delivering patient-centered care in a fast, team-oriented environment. Occasional weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Orthodontic assisting experience required.
• X-ray certification required.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and patient-focused.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting for orthodontic procedures (bonding, debonding, archwires, appliances).
• Take impressions, digital scans and X-rays with confidence.
• Educate patients and parents on appliance care, hygiene and treatment expectations.
• Support treatment planning, track appliance progress, assist doctor and front-office staff.
• Proactive in setup, cleanup, sterilization and clinic flow.

Skills

Orthodontic experience

X-ray certification

Teamwork

Attention to detail

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 motivated Orthodontic Assistant who 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