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Ortho Assistant

Smile Brands·Federal Way, Washington

Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

Support the dental team by assisting in orthodontic procedures, placing and removing auxiliaries, and taking panoramic and cephalometric x-rays. Maintain patient charts, perform laboratory tasks like model pour up, and ensure a clean, organized clinical environment.

Overview

Here at Bright Now!

Dental we understand the demands of dentistry and the day to day demands that come with treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable.

We are proud of exceptional teamwork and unite to work fairly and productively to get the job done.

In this Travel Orthodontic Assisting opportunity, you will support the dental team in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, ability to start within a month and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

This position requires travel between our offices (Federal Way, Puyallup and Silverdale).

Schedule (days/hours)

Tues-Th 8am-5pm

Responsibilities

  • Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring that the ultimate patient experience is delivered to every patient.
  • Place and remove arch wires, elastic ties, power chains, and other orthodontic auxiliaries (as allowed by state regulations).
  • Educate the patients on orthodontic care, headgear delivery and rubber band instructions.
  • Assist in patient care including assisting in placing and removing orthodontic appliances, and taking full records to include Panoramic and Cephalometric x-rays.
  • Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor’s notes accurately and assure home care instructions are clear to patients and/or guardian.
  • Perform laboratory procedures including model pour up, trimming and fabricating clearn aligners.
  • Keep chairs stocked and organized as well as clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment.

Qualifications: Washington RDA active BLS active 1 yr exp

Compensation: $25-$29/hr About Us

Benefits

are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site. Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Washington RDA and BLS certification with at least one year of experience. Ability to travel between multiple office locations and start within one month is required.

  • professional certificate
  • Communication Skills
  • Patient Care
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Patient Education
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Chart Maintenance
  • Orthodontic Assisting
  • X-ray Imaging

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Federal Way, Washington
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Closes
Jul 14, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Smile Brands

It all starts with a smile. Smile Brands has built a rewarding culture around Smiles for Everyone™. The simple idea that every interaction is an opportunity to create happiness. The result is happier doctors, happier team members, and happier patients. Employees repeatedly vote...

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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