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Orthodontic Clinical Assistant
Job in
State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, 16801, USA
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Dental / Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Schedule
Monday–Friday |7:20 AM – 4:40 PM
Lunch:11:40 AM – 12:40 PM(dependent on patient care needs)
Alternating administrative day(s) off (as scheduled)
The Orthodontic Clinical Assistant supports the orthodontist and clinical team by preparing for patient visits, assisting during procedures, completing clinical documentation, maintaining infection control standards, and ensuring an exceptional patient experience.
Key Responsibilities Patient Care & Chairside Support- Assist the orthodontist during treatment and procedures
- Prepare patients for visits and support pre-visit steps
- Provide patient education and reinforcement of home-care instructions
- Maintain a calm, positive, and professional chair-side presence
- Set up and break down chairs to support efficient patient flow
- Maintain operatory readiness throughout the day
- Support smooth transitions and teamwork across clinical roles
- Take and processx-raysand clinicalphotographsas assigned
- Take and processintraoral scans
- Maintain digital workflow standards and file accuracy
- Support patient tracking, imaging, and documentation systems
- Complete accurate treatment notes and documentation in the patient record
- Update medical/dental history forms with patients as needed
- Follow sterilization, infection control, and safety protocols consistently
- Clean retainers and aligners for patients as needed
- Support practice promotions/special projects
- Use digital checklists for daily/weekly/monthly tasks
- Perform other duties as assigned to support
- X-ray Certification (Required)
- CPR Certification
- Infection Control Certification
- Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) License
- SOA (Specialized Orthodontic Assistant) or COA (Certified Orthodontic Assistant)
- Comfortable with computers and clinical documentation
- Strong teamwork, professionalism, and patient-first mindset
- Clear communication with doctors, team members, patients, parents, and referring offices
- Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable in a busy environment
- Confident problem-solving and willingness to take initiative
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k)
- Bonuses
- Uniform Allowance
State College Orthodontics is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
Work Location:
In person
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