Orthodontic Assistant - North Seattle Orthodontics

Are you passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences and helping people achieve their dream smiles? North Seattle Orthodontics is looking for an enthusiastic Orthodontic Assistant to join our well-established practice in Seattle, Washington. Experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right person!

Why North Seattle Orthodontics?

At North Seattle Orthodontics, we’re more than an orthodontic practice—we’re a community that values support, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of Corus Orthodontists, a growing network of over 50 practices across North America, we offer:

• A Supportive Environment with Community Focus: Work in a positive, collaborative workplace where team members lift each other up. Build strong relationships with patients and the communities we proudly serve.
• Commitment to Excellence: Deliver quality care in every patient interaction and enjoy ongoing opportunities for growth, including $500 in annual learning assistance.
• Compensation & Perks That Count: Access a competitive total rewards package including health, dental, and vision insurance, health spending account, 401(k) with employer matching, and an employee assistance program. Complimentary orthodontic treatment for you and your immediate family and a uniform allowance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 34-40 hours/ week. 4 days/ week varying Monday- Friday.

Your Role

As an Orthodontic Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating positive patient experiences and driving our practice’s success. Responsibilities include:

• Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating,
• Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system.
• Take x-rays, photos, impressions, and intraoral scans. 
• Provide patient instruction/education.
• Provide reports to parents/guardians.
• Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures.
• Clean/disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments and devices.
• Set up trays and prepare brackets for bonding.
• Unload and store new supplies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Doctor, Clinical Lead, and Practice Manager. 

About You

• Orthodontic Assistant is preferred, or Registered Dental Assistant. However, we are willing to train the right person!
• Good understanding of relevant health and safety regulations
• Proficiency with orthodontic/dental management software systems is preferred, but not required
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and the community
• Keen attention-to-detail and time management skills

Learn more about us at https://northseattleortho.com/ or follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northseattleortho?igsh=cnk1dHlxbDhmZDBu

Ready to be part of a team that values excellence, integrity, and community? Apply today and take the next step in a rewarding career with North Seattle Orthodontics! We thank all applicants, although only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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