Orthodontic Assistant - Portland Braces & The Modern Orthodontist

Corus Orthodontics•Vancouver, WA

16d•$26

About The Position

Are you passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences and helping people achieve their dream smiles? Portland Braces and The Modern Orthodontist are seeking an enthusiastic Orthodontic Assistant to join our thriving practice in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA. What Sets Us ApartAt Portland Braces & The Modern Orthodontist, we’re more than an orthodontic practice—we’re a community that values support, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of Corus Orthodontists, a growing network of over 50 practices across North America, we offer: A Supportive Environment with Community Focus: Work in a positive, collaborative workplace where team members lift each other up. Build strong relationships with patients and the communities we proudly serve. Commitment to Excellence: Provide quality care in every patient interaction while enjoying ongoing growth opportunities, including $500 in annual learning assistance for team members working 20+ hours per week. Compensation & Perks That Count: Team members working 20+ hours per week enjoy a competitive total rewards package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; a health spending account; a 401(k) with employer matching; and an employee assistance program. Additional perks include complimentary orthodontic treatment for you and your immediate family, and a uniform allowance. From $26.00 per hour based on experience. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 27–30-hour work week, Tuesday through Thursday, with a part-time schedule available as an option. Our typical schedule alternates weekly—one week with 3 days in Portland and 1 day in Vancouver, and the next with 2 days in Portland and 2 days in Vancouver. Travel pay is available. How You’ll Make an Impact Creating Exceptional First Impressions – Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating the patient. Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule. Provide Exceptional Clinical Care – Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures, clean/disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments and devices, and take x-rays, photos, impressions, and intraoral scans. Patient Education – Provide patient instruction/education and provide reports to parents/guardians. Practice Growth – Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule. Professional Communication – Generate correspondence for referring dentists and maintain detailed patient records.

Requirements

Orthodontic Assistant is preferred or Registered Dental Assistant – willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
Good understanding of relevant health and safety regulations.
Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and the community.
Growth mindset and eagerness to learn.
Keen attention-to-detail and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred.
Proficiency with orthodontic/dental management software systems is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating the patient.
Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule.
Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures
Clean/disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments and devices
Take x-rays, photos, impressions, and intraoral scans.
Provide patient instruction/education and provide reports to parents/guardians.
Generate correspondence for referring dentists and maintain detailed patient records.