JOB DETAILS

Orthodontic Assistant

CompanySouthern Orthodontic Partners
LocationArlington Heights
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 3, 2026
About The Company
Southern Orthodontic Partners provides strategic, operational and administrative support to orthodontic professionals, enabling clinicians to focus on providing the highest quality of clinical care. Partner doctors maintain their brand and local autonomy while benefiting from investments in growth, technology infrastructure and human capital. Southern Orthodontic Partners is a Certified Great Place to Work. Keep up with SOP by subscribing to our other channels - Monthly Marketing Emails: http://eepurl.com/ifOOP1 SOP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@southernorthodonticpartner6332/
About the Role

Description

  

Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant 

Full-Time | $18–$25/hour


Locations: Arlington Heights & Park Ridge


We are hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our growing orthodontic practice. This is a full-time dental assisting position ideal for someone who enjoys chairside assisting, patient education, and working in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.


What You’ll Do

  • Assist orthodontists chairside during procedures
  • Place, adjust, and remove braces, brackets, and bands (as directed)
  • Take X-rays, scans, impressions, and patient progress photos
  • Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
  • Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and braces aftercare
  • Maintain accurate patient records in EMR
  • Coordinate with clinical and front office teams; cross-train as needed

Benefits & Perks

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Company-paid STD/LTD
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match

Requirements

  


What We’re Looking For

  • 1–2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant (preferred)
  • RDA or CDA certification (preferred)
  • Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented mindset

Physical Requirements

  • Standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the day
  • Manual dexterity required
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs (occasionally more in patient-care situations)

 

Southern Orthodontic Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Key Skills
Chairside AssistingPatient EducationBraces PlacementBraces RemovalX-raysScansImpressionsPatient PhotosSterilizationRecord KeepingEMRCoordinationCross-trainingManual Dexterity
Categories
HealthcareAdministrative
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time OffShort Term DisabilityLong Term Disability401k With Company Match
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The primary duties involve assisting orthodontists during procedures, including placing and removing orthodontic appliances, taking diagnostic records like X-rays and scans, and sterilizing instruments. Additionally, the role requires educating patients on oral hygiene and aftercare while maintaining accurate electronic patient records.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$18 - $25
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
138
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
Apply Now →

You'll be redirected to
the company's application page