Orthodontic Assistant - Movement Orthodontics - Centennial, CO

We are a family-owned, rising and growing orthodontic practice committed to transforming lives through beautiful, confident smiles. We’re looking for an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team! If you’re friendly, eager to learn, and love working with people in a collaborative environment, we WANT to hear from you. We love what we do and we're looking for somebody who wants to join our team and be a part of a place you love showing up to every day! Key Responsibilities: Clinical & Chairside Duties Assist the Orthodontist: Provide direct chairside assistance during routine appointments, adjustments, and emergency visits. Prepare for Procedures: Set up treatment trays, instruments, and materials needed for the day's scheduled procedures. Appliance Placement & Removal: Assist with or perform (depending on state regulations) the placement and removal of brackets, bands, archwires, and orthodontic appliances. Diagnostic Records: Take high-quality, precise digital scans (e.g., 3D Scan), radiographs and intraoral/extraoral clinical photographs. Chart Management: Accurately document patient treatments, progress notes, and future appointment needs in the electronic dental record system. Patient Care & Education Patient Onboarding: Greet and seat patients, making them feel comfortable and answering any preliminary questions. Oral Hygiene Instruction: Educate patients and parents on proper brushing and flossing techniques while wearing braces or clear aligners. Appliance Care: Provide detailed instructions on how to care for aligners, retainers, rubber bands, expanders, and other orthodontic appliances. Comfort Management: Address patient concerns, handle minor orthodontic emergencies (like clipping poking wires), and ensure a positive, stress-free experience. Sterilization & Lab Maintenance Infection Control: Strictly adhere to OSHA, CDC, and state board guidelines for infection control and sterilization. Instrument Processing: Clean, sterilize, and properly store all dental instruments and equipment. Operatory Turnaround: Thoroughly disinfect and prepare dental chairs and operatory rooms between patients. Lab Work: Print 3D dental models and fabricate Essix retainers Inventory Management: Monitor clinical supplies, alert management when stock is low, and assist in ordering materials. Prepare for Procedures: Set up treatment trays, instruments, and materials needed for the day's scheduled procedures. Appliance Placement & Removal: Assist with placement and removal of brackets, bands, archwires, and orthodontic appliances. Qualifications: A passion for helping people and building strong patient relationships. Ability to work as part of a team with a positive, “can-do” attitude. Strong communication and organizational skills. Willingness to learn new skills and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Open to being trained in clinical orthodontics procedures. Experience in dental or orthodontic settings is a plus but not required —we are happy to train the right candidate! What We Offer: Competitive salary based on experience. Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education. A supportive, fun, and collaborative work environment. Paid time off and holidays. Part-Time: 2-3 days/week or Full-Time: 4-5 days/week (travel required) If you’re ready to make a difference in patients’ lives and grow with us, apply today! We look forward to meeting you. To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for our team to dr.dao@movementorthodontist.com! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week Benefits: Free parking Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Ability to Commute: Centennial, CO 80015 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Centennial, CO 80015: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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