Orthodontic Assistant

About Us:

At Miller Orthodontics in Sparta, MI, we are committed to delivering exceptional orthodontic care in a warm, family-friendly environment. Serving children, teens and adults alike, our practice combines the latest technology with personalized service, and we strive to make every patient’s visit comfortable, efficient, and even fun. We are a very close family, fun-oriented team. We strive to always have a helping hand no matter what your position is in the office.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a motivated, professional, and compassionate Part-Time Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will support our clinical operations, enhance patient experience, and help maintain our high standards of care and professionalism. This role is perfect for someone who wants to work part-time and enjoys a dynamic, patient-oriented setting.

Hours:

Tuesday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

What We Offer

• $19 - $23 per hour based on the amount of experience you bring

• A supportive team environment in a well-established orthodontic practice

• Opportunity to work with modern technology and a diverse patient base

• Training and development in orthodontic clinical skills

• A workplace where your work contributes directly to patients’ confidence and smiles

Summary of Position:

The Orthodontic Assistant is a pivotal role to Miller Orthodontics and serves as the primary supporting person to our doctor team. This role will assist with various activities in working with the doctors and patients alike and will strive to be a positive, friendly, and professional addition to the team.

Essential Job Function:

• Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring the highest level of patient customer service is given to all patients

• Experience in orthodontic care and treatment procedures

• Work chairside with patient care including assisting in placing and removing orthodontic appliances

• Radiology certification and experience in taking X-Rays

• Taking Extra oral & Intra oral pictures

• Experience in taking Impressions or digital scanning

• Fabricating retainers in-house

• Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor notes accurately

• Keep patient rooms stocked and organized as well as clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment

• Be receptive to coaching and training from doctors to better develop skillset

• Sterilization & lab process

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Orthodontics and associated treatment appliances and equipment used

• Action-oriented and taking initiative, being adaptive and flexible in a changing environment

• Understand and can effectively communicate techniques utilized in the Orthodontic field

• Have excellent written and oral communication skills

• Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff

• Integrity, always doing the right thing

• Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient confidentiality

• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled

• Attention to detail

• Able to stay organized and follow instruction

• Professional manner and appearance at all times

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

• 1 Year of Experience in Orthodontics

• Radiology Certified

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.