Part-time Orthodontic Assistant

About the role

Join Benevis and help create over a million smiles a year by providing high-quality, affordable dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. As an Orthodontic Assistant, you’ll support our mission to deliver excellent dental care, primarily to children (70% or more of our patient base), and contribute to community events and team initiatives.

• Participate in local events, including school screenings and presentations to promote a positive image of Benevis.
• Engage in morning huddles, recognize peers, and highlight examples of customer focus and collaboration.
• Work with a team that values compassion, integrity, and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents and patients through processes before treatment.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and provide postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Take and save x-rays and orthodontic facial photos to patient charts.
• Ensure operational readiness of equipment and treatment areas.
• Prepare tray set-ups, mix dental materials (amalgam, cement, pulp paste, impression materials), and sterilize instruments.
• Clean chairs, rooms, and maintain a sterile environment.
• Assist dental staff during treatments and document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in charts.
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts, and fabricate custom impression trays.
• Adhere to all government regulations, company standards, and compliance programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (state-dependent).
• At least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting (preferred).
• CPR/BLS Certification (required).
• Willingness to travel within assigned territory.
• High focus on customer service and satisfaction.
• Comfort and enthusiasm for working with children.
• Compassion and dedication to patient, parent, and staff care.
• Strong integrity and commitment to doing the right thing.
• Dependability and reliability in attendance.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask while meeting deadlines.
• Professional manner and appearance at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Monthly bonuses based on office performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Paid time off and company holidays.

Benevis values teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment in the workplace.