Orthodontic Assistant

We’re a warm, professional, and high-performing orthodontic office serving the Jenkintown/Abington area of PA. We are dedicated to creating confident smiles and a positive patient-first experience in our office. Our mission is to deliver exceptional orthodontic care through braces and Invisalign, using modern technology while maintaining the personal attention and quality care of a boutique, family-owned practice.

In an era of large healthcare systems and fast-paced corporate offices, we take pride in offering a more thoughtful, high-end, patient-centered experience—where each individual feels seen, heard, and valued.

We’re looking for a skilled, friendly, and dependable orthodontic assistant who’s ready to deliver excellent clinical care and contribute to a great office environment! If you’re passionate about providing excellent care and want to be part of a supportive, motivated team, we’d love to meet you.

Please send your resume or any questions to sethiorthostaff@gmail.com

Responsibilities include:

• Must be a Team Player!
• Greeting patients warmly and professionally, creating a welcoming and fun atmosphere.
• Assist the orthodontist chairside during procedures such as bonding, adjustments, and debonding
• Take digital photographs, panoramic and cephalometric X-rays, and digital scans (experience with iTero or any digital scanner is a big plus)
• Change wires, ligatures, and elastics as directed
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control protocols in compliance with OSHA standards
• Set up and break down chairs/operatories for each patient
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, appliance care, and treatment expectations
• Record chart notes accurately and efficiently in the practice software
• Be prepared and ready for each procedure by reviewing patients' notes to know what needs to be done
• Collaborating effectively with the orthodontist and team on efficiencies, patient care
• Assist practice in marketing tasks
• Flexibility is necessary as practice is growing!
• Position is full-time with partial week with patients, and doing other patient/lab/inventory stocking tasks; the days' structure can be discussed
• Ortho services and discounts after a certain time of employment
• PTO, Paid holidays, and 401k with match (if allowed depending on hours)

Preferred experience:

• Positive attitude and team spirit is essential
• Good Hand Skills essential!
• Orthodontic (or dental) assisting experience is a plus – but willingness to learn is MOST IMPORTANT (anything can be taught, training will be provided)
• X-ray certification (preferred or willing to obtain)
• Organized, dependable, efficient, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced (and fun!) environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Pay: TBD depending on your experience

Expected Hours: 24-32 hours a week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person