Orthodontic Assistant

Overview

Join Our Team as an Orthodontic Assistant at Family Orthodontics of Naples!

Are you passionate about helping children build healthy habits for a lifetime of beautiful smiles? At Family Orthodontics of Naples, we're looking for a dedicated Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. If you love working with kids and enjoy being part of a fun, supportive environment that prioritizes quality care, we'd love to meet you!

Position Details:

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Assist orthodontists and dental team during patient visits and procedures.
• Provide patient care with a focus on children and families.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments according to infection control protocols.
• Support front desk and clinical operations to ensure smooth patient flow.

• Orthodontic assisting experience preferred, but we welcome experienced dental assistants and provide training.
• Flexible, reliable, and committed to excellent patient care; eager to learn and grow professionally.
• A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent is required.
• An Orthodontist Assistant state certification, included but not limited to nitrous oxide, dental radiology, and expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) or expanded duties dental assistant (EDDA).
• CPR certification.

• Experience working in a professional, medical, or dental environment with direct customer service is desired.
• A minimum of 1-year orthodontic assisting experience.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Customer service oriented with a pleasant demeanor at all times.
• Effective written and verbal communication with all staff and management.
• Professional image aligned with company values.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Proficiency with PC software and ability to learn new programs; experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office; familiarity with office equipment.

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities to Give Back to the Community
• Be a part of a team that makes a difference in children s smiles every day

• Dental Office Environment
• Hours may change to meet the business needs.
• Travel to offices that provide orthodontic services may be required.
• Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events and morning huddles.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and be able to twist, turn, bend and stoop.