Orthodontic Assistant - North Seattle Orthodontics

Orthodontic Assistant - North Seattle Orthodontics

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

• A supportive environment with a 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. $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.
• Work‑life balance: enjoy a 35‑hour workweek spread over four days:
  Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week, plus two Thursdays and two Fridays per month, along with one administrative Monday as scheduled.

• Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating them.
• 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 the 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.

• Orthodontic Assistant is preferred or Registered Dental Assistant; 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 communication 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.

Ready to join a team that values excellence, integrity, and community? Apply today to start a rewarding career with North Seattle Orthodontics! We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Corus Orthodontists, we’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and free to be themselves. We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. If we connect with you about your application, please let us know if you need any accommodations—we’ll be glad to support you. Please apply only through our official channels: the Corus Orthodontists careers platform, Indeed, or Linked In.

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