Orthodontic Assistant

Job Overview

Orthodontic Assistant is a pivotal role to Orthodontic Partners, serving as the primary supporting person to the doctor team. This position is day shift, full‑time with benefits, averaging 32‑36 hours, Monday through Thursday, with occasional half‑day coverage on Fridays.

The role offers a competitive benefits package including: monthly bonus opportunities, medical/pharmacy, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, and other options.

• Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring the highest level of customer service.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and treatment practices.
• Work chairside with patient care, including assisting in placing and removing orthodontic appliances.
• Take X‑rays, pictures, and fabricate retainers.
• Maintain patient charts and transcribe doctor notes accurately.
• Keep patient rooms stocked, organized, clean, sterilized, and prepare equipment.
• Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors to develop skills.
• Other duties as required.

• Knowledge of orthodontics, related treatment appliances, and equipment.
• Action‑oriented, taking initiative, and adaptable in a changing environment.
• Understand and communicate techniques used in orthodontics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Compassion and high level of service for patients, parents, and staff.
• Integrity, always doing the right thing.
• Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality.
• Dependable, reliable attendance.
• Stay organized and follow instructions.
• Professional manner and appearance at all times.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of orthodontic experience required.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance, this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

As set forth in Gorman & Bunch Orthodontics’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.