Orthodontic Assistant

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Orthodontic Assistant to join our team at Cortland Dental & Braces. As a key member of our orthodontic care team, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our mission to create happy, healthy smiles.

• Deliver high-quality care to patients, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction throughout the treatment process.
• Guide patients and their families through our processes, providing clear instructions and support.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care, promoting healthy habits and positive outcomes.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.
• Take x-rays and save them to patient charts, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment, providing support and expertise as needed.
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient charts, ensuring accurate and timely records.
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts, and fabricate custom impression trays, demonstrating attention to detail and precision.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistently demonstrating a commitment to excellence and teamwork.

• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (State dependent)
• Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting
• Willingness to travel in the assigned territory
• High focus on customer service and satisfaction
• Compassion and high level of service for patients, parents, and staff
• Integrity, always doing the right thing
• Dependability and reliability to be at work when scheduled
• Attention to detail and ability to organize work
• Able to engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
• Professional manner and appearance at all times

• Competitive compensation
• Quarterly bonuses based on Office performance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays, and much more

We value teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment, or tolerate it in our workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.