Orthodontic Assistant - North Seattle Orthodontics
About The Position
Are you passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences and helping people achieve their dream smiles? North Seattle Orthodontics is seeking an enthusiastic Orthodontic Assistant to join our thriving practice in Seattle, WA. Experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right person! What Sets Us ApartAt North Seattle Orthodontics, 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: Deliver quality care in every patient interaction and enjoy ongoing opportunities for growth, including $500 in annual learning assistance. Compensation & Perks That Count: Access a competitive total rewards package including health, dental, and vision insurance, health spending account, 401(k) with employer matching, and an employee assistance program. Complimentary orthodontic treatment for you and your immediate family and a uniform allowance. $25.00 - $30.00 per hour. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 35-hour workweek spread over four days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week, plus two Thursdays and two Fridays per month, along with one administrative Monday as scheduled. How You’ll Make an Impact Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating, Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule. Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system. Take x-rays, photos, impressions, and intraoral scans.Provide patient instruction/education. Provide reports to parents/guardians. Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures. Clean/disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments and devices. Set up trays and prepare brackets for bonding. Unload and store new supplies. Perform other administrative tasks as assigned. The Teammate We’re Looking For Orthodontic Assistant is preferred, or Registered Dental Assistant. However, we are willing to train the right person! Previous administrative experience within a medical or dental setting is an assetGood understanding of relevant health and safety regulationsProficiency with orthodontic/dental management software systems is preferred, but not requiredExceptional interpersonal and communications skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and the communityKeen attention-to-detail and time management skills Ready to join a team that values excellence, integrity, and community? Apply today to start a rewarding career with North Seattle Orthodontics! We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #CLIN
Requirements
- Orthodontic Assistant is preferred, or Registered Dental Assistant. However, we are willing to train the right person!
- 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
- Keen attention-to-detail and time management skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous administrative experience within a medical or dental setting is an asset
- Proficiency with orthodontic/dental management software systems is preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating
- Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule.
- Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system.
- Take x-rays, photos, impressions, and intraoral scans.
- Provide patient instruction/education.
- Provide reports to parents/guardians.
- Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures.
- Clean/disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments and devices.
- Set up trays and prepare brackets for bonding.
- Unload and store new supplies.
- Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health spending account
- 401(k) with employer matching
- employee assistance program
- Complimentary orthodontic treatment for you and your immediate family
- uniform allowance
- $500 in annual learning assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
