Healthcare, Dental, Dental Support Organization (DSO)

Orthodontic Assistant at H2 Orthodontics

Kalispell, MTOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month ago

Is this role right for you?

Upload your resume and get a skill-by-skill breakdown — see exactly where you match, where you're close, and what to highlight. Not a mystery percentage.

Get a tailored resume highlighting what this role needs.

Required skills

Outgoing
fun
hardworking
talented clinic team
directly with patients
outstanding orthodontic care
Invisalign
braces
exceptional patient care
orthodontic procedures

Nice to have

orthodontic assisting program
orthodontic assistant
dental assistant
orthodontic focus

Role summary

H2 Orthodontics is seeking an outgoing, fun, and hardworking Orthodontic Assistant to join their talented clinic team. This role involves providing outstanding orthodontic care directly to patients using Invisalign and braces. The assistant will support the orthodontist and clinical team to ensure efficient, safe, and comfortable patient care by assisting with procedures, managing instruments, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring patient comfort. Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking digital impressions and X-rays, sterilizing equipment, updating patient records in the EHR/PMS, fitting and adjusting appliances, providing post-treatment instructions, and managing inventory. A high school diploma is required, with completion of an accredited orthodontic assisting program preferred. 1-2 years of experience as an orthodontic or dental assistant is preferred, along with strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of HIPAA regulations.

H2 Orthodontics is looking for someone who is Outgoing, fun and hardworking who wants to join our extremely talented clinic team. If you are looking to work directly with patients to provide them outstanding orthodontic care through Invisalign and braces, you will want to join our team. We strive to provide exceptional patient care to all of our wonderful patients. The Orthodontic Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the orthodontist and clinical team to ensure efficient, safe, and comfortable patient care. This position involves assisting with orthodontic procedures, managing instruments and equipment, maintaining a clean and organized treatment environment, and delivering exceptional patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assist the orthodontist during treatments, including placing and removing braces, taking digital impressions, adjusting wires, and applying/removing elastics and other orthodontic appliances

Ensure patient comfort and respond to patient needs throughout procedures

Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, explaining procedures and addressing questions or concerns

Ensure patients are properly positioned, and instruments and materials are readily available to support efficient treatment

Sterilize and prepare instruments, equipment, and materials in compliance with infection control protocols

Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical areas and treatment rooms

Take diagnostic X-rays, panoramic images, or digital scans as required for treatment planning

Update and maintain accurate patient records, treatment progress notes, and X-ray results in the practice management system (EHR/PMS)

Assist with the fitting, adjustment, and removal of orthodontic appliances such as retainers, expanders, Invisalign, and braces

Provide post-treatment instructions, including retainer care and the importance of follow-up visits

Educate patients on the proper care of braces, wires, and orthodontic appliances to ensure optimal results

Monitor inventory of orthodontic supplies and materials, reordering as needed to maintain adequate stock

Support a positive and professional patient experience

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited orthodontic assisting program preferred

Prefer a minimum 1–2 years of experience as an orthodontic assistant or dental assistant, preferably with orthodontic focus

Knowledge of orthodontic procedures, appliances, and terminology

Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and the orthodontic team

Willingness to learn

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations

Team members are expected to uphold the culture outlined in the SDB Handbook, with a focus on our core values and any additional responsibilities as defined

#INDEED

Ready to apply?

You'll be redirected to Specialty Dental Brands's application page.