What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Sunnyside Orthodontics?
Join Our Amazing Orthodontic Team!
Sunnyside Orthodontics is looking for an Orthodontic Assistant to join our close-knit, supportive team! We are seeking someone who embraces positivity, values creating connections, and growing individually and together as a team to provide the highest level of patient care. Our office has been serving Clackamas, Happy Valley, and surrounding areas for 35 years.
Requirements & Preferences:
✅ EFODA certification required
✅ Radiology certification & orthodontic experience preferred (especially with Damon appliances, LightForce, and Invisalign)
✅ Basic computer & typing skills preferred
Orthodontic Assisting Responsibilities - SMILE!
- Support teammates and patients along the journey to their best selves
- Maintain a positive atmosphere, a seamless workflow, compliance with legal regulations, and yourself and others to the highest standards of care
- Interact with patients to build trust, ensure comfort, and create connections
-* Learn* continuously, grow in your skills, and adapt to new technologies the changing landscape of orthodontics
- Execute orthodontic procedures with skill and precision; gather accurate records for proper diagnosis, planning, presentation, and education; place brackets, wires, and aligners to facilitate beautiful smiles and healthy bites.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay based on experience, plus a bonus system that rewards quality care and teamwork
- Benefits include sick & vacation pay, with health insurance and 401k for full-time employees
- Office Hours: Mon-Wed 8-5, Thurs 7-4
If you're looking for a practice that values patient care as much as team camaraderie, we’d love to hear from you! Send us your resume today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Orthodontic Assistant (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clackamas, OR 97015: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28