Travel-Ready Orthodontic Assistant (Chairside)

Entertimeonline; Gardendale (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PTortho is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support orthodontists chair side, greet patients, take radiographs, and maintain sterilization and operatory readiness. The role also supports front desk operations and patient data entry.

Ideal candidates hold 2–10 years of orthodontic experience, a radiology certification and a DPH Dental Assistant license, with proficiency in dental software and Word.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of orthodontic experience required.
• Vocational/Technical training or an Associate's degree preferred.
• Radiology certification and DPH Dental Assistant license required.
• Familiarity with dental software, email, and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists chair side and greet/escort patients.
• Take radiographs as instructed and prepare operatories.
• Sterilize and maintain equipment per OSHA guidelines.
• Support front desk: schedule appointments, check in patients, document treatments.

Skills

Orthodontic experience

Radiology cert

DPH Dental Assistant License

Dental software

Microsoft Word

Email familiarity

Lift 25 lbs

Education

Vocational/Technical training

Associates Degree

Job description

PTortho is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support orthodontists chair side, greet patients, take radiographs, and maintain sterilization and operatory readiness. The role also supports front desk operations and patient data entry.

Ideal candidates hold 2–10 years of orthodontic experience, a radiology certification and a DPH Dental Assistant license, with proficiency in dental software and Word.