Orthodontic Dental Assistant

If you’re eager to start a rewarding career in healthcare with no prior experience required, this is the perfect opportunity to learn and excel! Do you want to love where you work and what you do?

Company Overview

Freeman Orthodontics is a family owned, established and growing orthodontic office that is looking for a committed and energetic orthodontic assistant to join our amazing team. We are seeking a positive, outgoing and self-motivated individual who is a team player and thrives in a structured environment focused on excellence. Our office is trusted and well known throughout the community for quality care, treatment results and community involvement.

Job Overview
We are seeking an energetic and motivated Orthodontic Dental Assistant who is eager to learn and grow within our dynamic team. This paid position offers comprehensive training and certification in orthodontic assisting, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in launching a rewarding career in dental healthcare. The ideal candidate will support clinical operations, ensure patient comfort, and uphold the highest standards of infection control and clinical confidentiality.

Duties

Daily responsibilities will include:
-Working chairside with Dr. Freeman providing patients with exceptional orthodontic care in a fun, up-beat, welcoming, attentive and professional environment
-Working independently on patients while showcasing your expertise of orthodontic knowledge as well as perform four to six handed dentistry
-Assisting with the placement and removal of orthodontic appliances, adjustments and retention checks
-Assisting with orthodontic records (photos, x-rays and scan or impress) and providing patient education
-Accurately recording treatment performed in electronic charts
-Sterilizing instruments, infection control and preparing tray set ups
-Assisting with lab work (pouring, trimming, printing and fabrication of retainers)

Applicant should be fast paced, have excellent communication skills, be highly proficient with computers/technology (as we are a paperless office), detail oriented, organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while being positive, flexible and patient focused. Applicant must have excellent dexterity and great hand to eye coordination.

If applicant is not already certified in x-rays and orthodontic assisting, Freeman Orthodontics will provide needed preparation and training for state certifications.

Work Schedule is Typically:
Monday 7:30 a.m. to 5:40 p.m.

Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 5:40 p.m.

Wednesday half day -either 7:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:40 p.m.

Friday 7:30a.m. to 4:40 p.m.

We provide excellent pay and benefits (including group health insurance, paid holidays and vacation, retirement plan, opportunity for quarterly bonuses, and free orthodontic care for you and your immediate family following 12 months of employment).

Join our team to develop your skills in a supportive environment that values growth, professionalism, and patient care excellence. This role offers a unique pathway into specialized orthodontic assisting with full certification support—kickstart your career today!

Starting rate for applicant with no medical experience is typically$20/hour if health insurance is not needed then hourly rate increases to $24.50/hour after 3 months.

*Please note pre-employment skills assessment (testing to evaluate hand skills, analytical skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills), drug screening and credit/criminal background checks (with fingerprinting) are performed*

Pay: From $41,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person