Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Journey Orthodontics is a FUN & dynamic orthodontic practice focused on an exceptional experience for our patients and world class orthodontic care! At Journey Orthodontics, we care about our patients, and we care about their smiles – in that order.

Journey Orthodontics is looking for an outgoing and energetic Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our team! Our Orthodontic Assistants are essential members of our Journey Orthodontic team.

The successful candidate will be extroverted, confident, self-motivated and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Journey Orthodontics offers a competitive employee benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Four and half day work weeks
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Orthodontic benefits for employees and immediate family members
• Additional perks
• Candidates must have a current SD dental assisting license/certification.

Responsibilities of the Orthodontic Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Bring a positive attitude to the team each day
• Instill confidence and energy in teammates and our patients
• Chairside assisting and hands on patient care
• Welcome new patients to the Journey Orthodontic family
• Take X-rays, cone beam images, intraoral photographs, scans and impressions
• Utilize technology to monitor and communicate with patients and parents

Preferred experience and skills needed for the Orthodontic Assistant position:

• Dental office experience highly preferred, but not required
• Radiology certification (preferred but not required)
• Willing to learn and grow
• Ability to use and learn computer software programs as needed.