Part-time Orthodontic Assistant

Benevis•Longview, TX

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

Goodland Dental and Braces - Longview is seeking a Part-time Orthodontic Assistant to join their team. This role supports the mission of providing excellent dental care in the community and helping to create more smiles and memorable experiences. The company emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and a focus on patient care, particularly for children who make up a significant portion of their patient base. The position involves travel between two Longview offices, with a schedule of every Monday and Tuesday, and every other Friday.

Requirements

TX RDA license required
Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (State dependent)
CPR/BLS Certification Required
Willing to travel in territory assigned to team
High focus on customer service and satisfaction
Must love working with children
Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents and staff
Integrity, always doing the right thing
Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
Attention to detail
Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
Professional manner and appearance at all times

Nice To Haves

Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting

Responsibilities

Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
Guide parents and patients through our processes before treatment
Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instruction
Prepare patient for examination and treatment
Take x-rays and save to patient charts
Take quality orthodontic facial photos
Responsible for the operational readiness
Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
Mix amalgam, cement, 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 chart
Pour, trim and polish impression casts
Fabricate custom impression trays
Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
Other duties as assigned