Job Description
Job Description
Help create confident smiles while building lasting connections with patients. This growing Newark, DE orthodontic practice is seeking a talented Orthodontic Assistant who takes pride in patient care, thrives in a collaborative environment, and has the skill and passion to make each visit a positive experience. If you are detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering excellence, this is your opportunity to be part of a team that changes lives.
We are looking for an experienced, DE Radiology Certified Orthodontic Assistant to join our patient-focused practice. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Orthodontist to provide high-quality treatment, assist during procedures, and guide patients through their orthodontic journey. You’ll have the opportunity to use advanced technology, develop lasting patient relationships, and contribute to beautiful, healthy smiles.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $18 - $27/hour based on experience
- Health, vision, and supplemental insurance options
- Signing bonus
- Dental care benefit
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Continuing education and career growth support
Compensation:
$18 - $27 hourly
Responsibilities:
- Prepare for patient appointments and ensure treatment areas are ready
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments
- Take diagnostic records and perform iTero scans
- Assist the Orthodontist during orthodontic procedures
- Independently carry out prescribed treatments
- Educate patients about their treatment plans and progress
- Foster strong patient relationships built on trust and communication
- Facilitate communication between the Orthodontist and patients
- Travel to additional locations as needed
Qualifications:
- DE Radiology Certification required
- Minimum 2 years of orthodontic assisting experience (required)
- Strong chairside manners and excellent customer service skills
- Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and solve problems creatively
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused
About Company
We’re more than a network of dental practices – we’re a community of care providers united by a shared mission: to improve lives through a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to health. By bridging the gap between dentistry and medicine, we deliver care that looks beyond the mouth to support your total wellness.