Orthodontic Assistant
About The Position
Lustig & Young Orthodontics is hiring an experienced, full-time Orthodontic Assistant to support its four Fort Worth-area locations. This is a traveling position requiring reliable transportation and the ability to work at different offices according to the practice schedule. The assistant provides hands-on patient care, supports orthodontists during clinical procedures, and helps maintain daily clinical operations in a busy practice. The role includes using modern orthodontic technology and following applicable credentialing, certification, sterilization, and infection-prevention requirements. The position offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), training, professional development, growth opportunities, a supportive team environment, employee incentives, and team activities. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan or program terms. Lustig & Young Orthodontics is an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
Requirements
- Previous orthodontic assisting experience.
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential or ability to meet applicable registration and certification requirements.
- Hands-on experience with bonding, debonding, wire changes, rapid palatal expanders (RPEs), impressions or digital scans, X-rays, and Invisalign attachments.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to all four LYO locations.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- A dependable, collaborative approach and commitment to excellent patient care.
- Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist orthodontists with bonding, debonding, adjustments, and other clinical procedures.
- Perform permitted orthodontic assisting duties, including wire changes, appliance support, and Invisalign attachments, as authorized by credentials and applicable requirements.
- Take patient X-rays, photographs, impressions, and digital scans.
- Prepare patients, instruments, and treatment areas for appointments.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, appliances, aligners, and treatment instructions.
- Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Follow sterilization and infection-prevention protocols.
- Support patient care and daily clinical operations across all four locations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Training, professional development, and opportunities for growth.
- Modern orthodontic technology.
- Supportive team environment.
- Employee incentives and team activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
