Orthodontic Assistant at Red Dirt Orthodontics
Description

 

Red Dirt Orthodontics is seeking a skilled and passionate Orthodontic team. With a strong reputation for exceptional patient care and cutting-edge treatment options, this is an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a thriving, patient-centered practice. Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

Website:  Affordable Braces & Invisalign Treatment | Red Dirt Orthodontics 


Why Join Us? (Add practice details, example below.)

• Established office of over a decade 

• State-of-the-Art Facility-Advanced technology

Responsibilities:

• Assist the orthodontist during patient treatments, including but not limited to placing and removing braces, taking impressions, adjusting wires, and applying and removing elastics and other orthodontic appliances. 

• Ensure the patient is comfortable during procedures and respond to patient needs as necessary. 

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, explaining procedures and addressing any concerns. 

• Ensure that patients are properly positioned and that instruments and materials are within reach to assist the orthodontist efficiently. 

• Prepare and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials used for treatments, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols. 

• Maintain clinical areas, ensuring they are clean, organized, and well-stocked with necessary supplies. 

• Take diagnostic X-rays, panoramic images, or digital scans as required for treatment planning. 

Experience:

• Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited orthodontic assisting program preferred. 

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as an orthodontic assistant or dental assistant, with a focus on orthodontic procedures preferred. 

• Knowledge of orthodontic procedures, appliances, and terminology. 

• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with patients, families, and the orthodontic team. 

• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations. 

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off

Join our team and be part of a practice dedicated to excellence in SPECIALTY care. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply today!