ID: 551192
NationalOrthodontic Orthodontic Dental Assistant Job Posting
Confidential Employer

Description

Family Orthodontics The Lead Orthodontic Assistant supports the orthodontist and practice leadership by delivering outstanding clinical care, guiding a high-performing clinical team, and ensuring the daily operations of the orthodontic bay run efficiently. This role combines advanced clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities, serving as a mentor, trainer, and point of contact for clinical assistants. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:15 am - 4:30 pm Key Responsibilities Clinical Support: Assist the orthodontist with all clinical procedures, including bonding, debonding, impressions/scanning, wire changes, adjustments, and sterilization protocols. Maintain strict compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control standards. Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment for daily patient flow. Ensure accurate charting, documentation, and updating of patient records. Manage inventory of clinical supplies and submit restock requests as needed. Leadership & Team Development: Serve as the lead resource for clinical assistants regarding workflow, protocols, and best practices. Provide hands-on training and onboarding for new orthodontic assistants. Support daily team huddles, patient flow management, and communication between front and back office. Lead by example with professionalism, teamwork, and a positive patient-focused attitude. Assist with scheduling clinical team coverage to ensure proper staffing. Operational Excellence: Monitor clinical standards to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across all procedures. Collaborate with the orthodontist and manager on process improvements, patient satisfaction initiatives, and clinical KPIs. Ensure all equipment is functioning properly and coordinate service/maintenance when needed. Support adherence to company policies, safety standards, and compliance requirements. Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of orthodontic assisting experience required (expanded duties preferred). Current CPR certification required. X-ray certification preferred or must be obtained within required timeframe. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume orthodontic environment. Preferred Skills: Experience training or supervising dental/orthodontic assistants. Proficiency with orthodontic software and digital scanning systems OrthoTrac OrthoFi.