Orthodontic Assistant

Benevis • Lexington, KY

7d

About The Position

Benevis is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support its mission of providing excellent, affordable dental care in the community. The role focuses on delivering compassionate care, guiding patients and parents through treatment, and supporting professional dental staff. The position includes clinical preparation and assistance, patient education and documentation, and maintaining a clean, operationally ready environment. The patient base includes many children, and the role also involves community outreach activities such as school screenings and presentations.

Requirements

• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification, depending on state requirements.
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• Willingness to travel within 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, manage a variety of tasks simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Professional manner and appearance at all times.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in orthodontic assisting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents and patients through processes before treatment.
• Educate patients about 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 photographs.
• Maintain operational readiness.
• Prepare tray setups 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, including school screenings and presentations.
• Participate in morning 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 company 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