Orthodontic Assistant

Southern Orthodontic Partners

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Boca Raton, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Orthodontic Assistant will provide chairside support during procedures, including placing and adjusting braces and taking diagnostic images. They are also responsible for patient education, maintaining accurate electronic medical records, and sterilizing clinical instruments.

Qualifications

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Orthodontic/Dental Assistant with 1-2 years of experience, although it is preferred. RDA or CDA certification is also preferred. This role involves chairside assisting, patient education, and working in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

Job Description

Description

Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant

Full-Time | $22-$24/hour

Locations: Boca Raton & Boynton Beach

We are hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our growing orthodontic practice. This is a full-time dental assisting position ideal for someone who enjoys chairside assisting, patient education, and working in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist orthodontists chairside during procedures
  • Place, adjust, and remove braces, brackets, and bands (as directed)
  • Take X-rays, scans, impressions, and patient progress photos
  • Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
  • Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and braces aftercare
  • Maintain accurate patient records in EMR
  • Coordinate with clinical and front office teams; cross-train as needed

Benefits & Perks

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Company-paid STD/LTD
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • 1–2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant (preferred)
  • RDA or CDA certification (preferred)
  • Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented mindset

Physical Requirements

  • Standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the day
  • Manual dexterity required
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs (occasionally more in patient-care situations)

Southern Orthodontic Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Southern Orthodontic Partners

Southern Orthodontic Partners provides strategic, operational and administrative support to orthodontic professionals, enabling clinicians to focus on providing the highest quality of clinical care. Partner doctors maintain their brand and local autonomy while benefiting from investments in growth, technology infrastructure and human capital. Southern Orthodontic Partners is a Certified Great Place to Work. Keep up with SOP by subscribing to our other channels - Monthly Marketing Emails: http://eepurl.com/ifOOP1 SOP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@southernorthodonticpartner6332/
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