Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Fast-Paced, Patient-Focused

Southern Orthodontic Partners; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid STD/LTD

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Résumé du poste

Southern Orthodontic Partners is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant/Dental Assistant in the West Houston and Bellaire area. This full-time role focuses on chairside support, patient education, and maintaining efficient clinical operations in a fast-paced orthodontic setting.

You will assist during procedures, manage records in EMR, take X-rays and photos, and help educate patients on braces care. Competitive benefits accompany a supportive team-oriented environment.

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

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Chairside assisting

Patient education

Team collaboration

Formation

RDA or CDA certification

Outils

EMR

Description du poste

Southern Orthodontic Partners is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant/Dental Assistant in the West Houston and Bellaire area. This full-time role focuses on chairside support, patient education, and maintaining efficient clinical operations in a fast-paced orthodontic setting.

You will assist during procedures, manage records in EMR, take X-rays and photos, and help educate patients on braces care. Competitive benefits accompany a supportive team-oriented environment.