Orthodontic Assistant at Children's Dental Center
Specialty Dental Brands
$20 - $29 / hour
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Description
Parkway Orthodontics is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to be part of our amazing team!
Our goal at Parkway Orthodontics is to provide a fun environment where all patients can have a positive dental experience while providing them top-quality orthodontic care. We are seeking dependable, fun, hard-working, proactive team players to join our practice. If you are a compassionate, detail-oriented person, committed to excellent patient care, we would love to meet you!
Office Hours:
· Monday - Thursday: 7:15am – 5:00pm
· Friday: 7:15am – 12:00pm
Responsibilities:
- Provide chairside assistance to the orthodontist during procedures.
- Prepare teeth for bonding of braces and Invisalign attachments.
- Place separators, elastic chains, wires, and cement.
- Check patient for loose brackets or bonds.
- Take X-rays, CBCT, iTero scans, and impressions.
- Maintain patient flow by seating patients promptly and beginning procedures.
- Take detailed chart notes of patient appointments.
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments, equipment, and chairs.
- Educate patients and parents on post-operative care and oral hygiene.
- Follow infection control protocols and maintain a sterile environment.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
- Attends staff meetings and daily huddles.
- Must arrive on time and adhere to the attendance policy.
- Performs other daily duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must have a valid South Dakota Dental Assistant license or a valid DANB certification.
- Must have a valid SD Dental Radiographer license.
- Authorized to administer nitrous oxide preferred, but not required.
- Compassionate and caring attitude toward patients and parents.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work environment. If you meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply for this position!
Other Details
- Job type: full-time
- Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Salary: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour depending on experience
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- And more!
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- life insurance
About this role
Parkway Orthodontics, part of Specialty Dental Brands, is looking for a full-time Orthodontic Assistant to support their clinical team in Sioux Falls. You'd work chairside with the orthodontist during procedures—preparing teeth for braces and Invisalign, placing separators and wires, taking X-rays and digital scans, and managing patient flow. The role also involves sterilizing instruments, documenting appointments, educating patients on care, and maintaining strict infection control and HIPAA standards. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:15am to 5:00pm, plus Friday mornings until noon.
This position requires a valid South Dakota Dental Assistant license or DANB certification, plus a SD Dental Radiographer license. Experience administering nitrous oxide is preferred but not required. You'll need to be detail-oriented, reliable with attendance, comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced setting, and genuinely compassionate with patients and families. The practice emphasizes teamwork and clear communication.
The salary ranges from $20 to $29 per hour based on experience. Benefits include health and dental insurance, vision coverage, a health savings account, flexible spending account, 401(k) matching, life insurance, and paid time off. This is a good fit if you hold the required credentials and want a structured clinical role in an orthodontic specialty practice.
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