Orthodontic Dental Assistant

SALT Dental Partners•Molalla, OR

About The Position

🌟 Orthodontic Assistant – Floyd Family Orthodontics 🌟 Fast-Paced • High Energy • Growing Practice • Multiple Locations • Office Dog Included 🐾 Floyd Family Orthodontics is expanding, and we’re looking for a friendly, motivated Orthodontic Assistant to join our dynamic team! If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and love helping patients smile with confidence, we’d love to meet you. We’re a growing practice with multiple office locations, offering opportunities for long-term growth and professional development. Our team culture is positive, supportive, and fun — and yes, that includes daily visits from our beloved office dog, Jaxon! You’ll work alongside experienced team members and doctors who are passionate about exceptional patient care. What We Offer: Full Benefits Package, including: Medical Dental Vision Retirement Plan Competitive pay based on experience A welcoming, team-centered environment Opportunities to grow your skills in orthodontics and patient care. If you’re ready to join a practice where your work truly makes a difference — and where wagging tails brighten your day — we’d love for you to apply!

Requirements

Required: X ray Certification, EFODA (or willing to get it w/in 6mo of hire)
Positive attitude and strong communication skills
Reliable
Team-oriented
Eager to learn Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a busy environment

Nice To Haves

Prior dental or orthodontic assisting experience preferred (but willing to train the right candidate!)

Responsibilities

Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
Ensure patients are well informed and comfortable - before, during, and after their appointment - about their treatment and oral health.
Take and process dental radiographs,digital scans and intraoral photos.
Prepares and sterilizes treatment room and equipment.
Provide chair-side assistance to Providers during treatment procedures.
Documents orthodontic care services by charting in patients’ records.
Assist the orthodontist in assessing a patient's teeth and implementing a plan to straighten them.
Perform routine orthodontic duties, including cleaning and adjusting orthodontic applainces.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g, OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).