Orthodontic Assistant

BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics - Riverside·Austin, Texas

$22 - $28/hrOther On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 29 days ago

Practice for this role

Orthodontic Assistant · $22 - $28/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-19% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Austin, Texas ($27.00/hr, n=39)

93 similar openings in the Austin area · median $25.00/hr

$13.50/hr · lowesthighest · $363/hr

this role: $22.00/hrmedian $27.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 39 posted dental roles in Austin, Texas rates. This role sits in the 36th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 19% below the Austin, Texas median for dental roles.

The Orthodontic Assistant will provide chairside support and travel between various sister offices in the Austin area. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care and assisting with orthodontic treatment coordination.

Overview BLVD Dentistry and Orthodontics is seeking a Traveling Orthodontic Assistant to join our expanding team in the Austin area.

This position requires the candidate to travel within the Austin area.

Our team is renowned for its exceptional chairside etiquette and warm personalities, which keep our patients coming back.

If you are passionate about making a difference in dentistry, we invite you to apply today!

Compensation: $22-28 per hour, based on experience Schedule Full-time Monday through Friday

Benefits

Monthly bonus opportunities Travel pay Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance PTO and paid holidays 401(k) options

Qualifications

2+ years of prior dental assisting experience in an Orthodontic setting is highly preferred Experience with Orthodontic treatment coordinating experience is a plus Bilingual in Spanish is preferred Knowledge of Dentrix software Must be willing to travel to our sister offices: BLVD's, Blanco Dental, Advanced Dental Care of Hutto, and Legend's INDHROA00

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 2 years of dental assisting experience, preferably in an orthodontic setting. Proficiency in Dentrix software is required, and bilingual skills in Spanish are considered a plus.

Bilingual
Patient care
Dentrix software
Orthodontic assisting
Treatment coordinating
Chairside etiquette

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $22 - $28/hr
Location: Austin, Texas
Posted: Aug 13, 2026
Closes: Aug 13, 2027
Application: Employer website

Texas dental roles favor orthodontic experience

In Texas, dental practices often look for candidates with orthodontic assisting experience, current CPR or BCLS certification, and training from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program when available. These roles can be competitive because employers want assistants who can support chairside efficiency, adapt quickly to specialty workflows, and contribute to patient care with minimal onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any orthodontic experience in your application.