Dental Assistant, Orthodontics ($5,000 Sign On Bonus)
About The Position
At Premier Dental Group, we do more than just provide exceptional dental care—we create a team-driven, supportive, and rewarding workplace where you can thrive. We’re looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our growing team and work alongside Dr. Katrina Foster-Sweet, DDS, a passionate orthodontist dedicated to transforming smiles and boosting confidence. This position would travel to our sister locations: Manus Dental Hyde Park and Downtown Dental River North. Meet Dr. Foster-Sweet! Dr. Katrina Foster-Sweet is a highly skilled orthodontist with a strong commitment to helping patients achieve radiant, perfectly aligned smiles. Her approach focuses on enhancing self-esteem and overall health while providing personalized care for each patient. With extensive expertise in Orthodontics and Orthognathic procedures, Dr. Foster-Sweet is particularly passionate about early intervention, recognizing and addressing orthodontic concerns in children as young as seven to prevent long-term issues.
Requirements
- 1+ year of orthodontic dental assisting experience required
- Ability to travel to sister location in Hyde Park up to 3x a month
Nice To Haves
- Coronal polishing certification preferred
- Familiarity with Dentrix or other dental software preferred
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills – team-oriented mindset
Responsibilities
- Assist Dr. Foster-Sweet during dental and orthodontic procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments following infection control protocols
- Take and process dental X-rays accurately and safely
- Provide chairside assistance and ensure patient comfort
- Educate patients on oral hygiene & post-treatment care
- Keep accurate patient records following HIPAA regulations
- Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized treatment area
Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Pay, up to $26.00/hour commensurate with experience + monthly office incentives
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Travel Stipend and reimbursements
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid holidays, PTO + additional gifted hours
- Ongoing training & career development
- Annual scrub allowance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Referral program
- Dental Assistant specific and org wide social events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
