Orthodontic Assistant

Benevis • Fort Wayne, IN

5h

About The Position

Benevis is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support its mission of providing excellent, affordable dental care in a compassionate and team-oriented environment. The role involves caring for patients, many of whom are children, and helping patients and parents understand the treatment process. The assistant supports orthodontic professionals with clinical procedures, patient education, recordkeeping, and maintaining operational readiness. The position may also include community outreach and participation in team huddles.

Requirements

• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification, where required by the state.
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• Willingness to travel in the territory assigned to the team.
• High focus on customer service and satisfaction.
• Must love working with children.
• Compassion and a high level of service for patients, parents, and staff.
• Integrity and commitment to doing the right thing.
• Dependability and reliability in attending scheduled work.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to organize work, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Professional manner and appearance at all times.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in orthodontic assisting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents and patients through processes before treatment.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and provide postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Take x-rays and save them to patient charts.
• Take quality orthodontic facial photos.
• Maintain operational readiness.
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures.
• Mix amalgam, cement, and pulp paste, and prepare impression materials.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Clean chairs and rooms.
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment.
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient charts.
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts.
• Fabricate custom impression trays.
• Adhere to government regulations, company standards, and compliance programs.
• Participate in local community events, such as school screenings and presentations, to promote the organization.
• Participate in morning team huddles and recognize examples of customer focus and collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Monthly bonuses based on office performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• Company holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed