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Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Northern Smiles OrthodonticsAnchorage, AK, US

Posted 3 hours ago

Never work a weekend again!

We’re looking for a full-time, friendly dental assistant for our office.

Your primary job will be to assist our orthodontist in serving our patients to ensure they leave our practice with a smile. Additional dental assisting responsibilities include preparing the work area and equipment for exams or procedures, patient education, sterilization, and maintaining clinic flow.

Job seekers should have superb organizational skills and love talking to people. Ready to join the team? Start your application today!

Schedule is Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:15 pm with an hour lunch from 12:35 pm - 1:35 pm

Employee Benefits:

  • Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are off

  • 401(k), 401(k) matching

  • Dental

  • Medical

  • Referral bonuses

  • Free orthodontic treatment for employees

  • Free orthodontic treatment for immediate family

  • Discounted orthodontic treatment for extended family

  • Profit sharing

  • Paid time off

  • 6 paid Holidays

  • Free Extended Education through Pryor Learning

  • Performance Bonuses

  • Assist the orthodontist during clinical procedures
  • Take orthodontic records (impressions, photos, X-rays, iTero scans)
  • Prepare patients for treatment and ensure their comfort throughout procedures
  • Sterilize instruments and maintain a clean and organized clinical area
  • Provide oral hygiene instructions and educate patients on orthodontic appliances
  • Monitor and maintain inventory of clinical supplies
  • Ensure compliance with all OSHA and HIPAA regulations
  • Teaching patients how to care for their braces or appliances
  • Pitching in wherever needed to keep the day flowing
  • You’ve worked in ortho or dental before (bonus points, but not a dealbreaker!)
  • You’re friendly, reliable, and a great communicator
  • Ability to provide superb patient care and customer service
  • You’re a team player who’s always willing to help out
  • You’re eager to learn and grow in your role
  • Basic data entry and computer skills
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Ability to provide superb patient care and customer service
  • Excellent multitasking, interpersonal, and communication skills

Compensation

$22 - $27 hourly DOE

We’re a high-energy, supportive team that feels more like family than coworkers. We believe in showing our appreciation through competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and bonus programs that reward hard work and dedication.

Our modern, beautifully designed office creates a bright, welcoming space where both patients and team members feel comfortable and valued. We’re passionate about growth — offering ongoing opportunities to learn, advance, and build long-term careers.

We work a 4-day schedule, Monday through Thursday, giving our team Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays off every week. We also offer complimentary orthodontic care for you and your immediate family, stylish uniforms, and a team-first culture where we start and end each day together.

Most importantly, we love what we do — changing lives one smile at a time.

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