Orthodontic Assistant - Gilmore Orthodontics

Are you passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences and he8l0ping people achieve their dream smiles? Gilmore Orthodontics is looking for a passionate and energetic Orthodontic Assistant to join our well-established practice in San Diego, CA. In this vital role, you'll support the practice by guiding people through their orthodontic journey while contributing to our practice's growth and success.

Full-time

$20.00-$25.00/per hr.

Why Gilmore Orthodontics?

At Gilmore Orthodontics, we’re more than an orthodontic practice—we’re a community that values support, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of Corus Orthodontists, a growing network of over 50 practices across North America, we offer:

• A Supportive Environment with Community Focus: Work in a positive, collaborative workplace where team members lift each other up. Build strong relationships with patients and the communities we proudly serve.
• Commitment to Excellence: Deliver quality care in every patient interaction and enjoy ongoing opportunities for growth, including $500 in annual learning assistance.
• Compensation & Perks That Count: Access a competitive total rewards package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a health spending account, life insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, and an employee assistance program.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Your Role

As an Orthodontic Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating positive patient experiences and driving our practice’s success. Responsibilities include:

• Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating,
• Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system.
• Take x-rays, photos, impressions, and intraoral scans.
• Provide patient instruction/education.
• Provide reports to parents/guardians.
• Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures.
• Clean/disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments and devices.
• Set up trays and prepare brackets for bonding.
• Unload and store new supplies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Doctor, Clinical Lead, and Practice Manager.

About You

• Orthodontic Assistant is preferred, or Registered Dental Assistant
• Good understanding of relevant health and safety regulations
• Proficiency with orthodontic/dental management software systems is preferred, but not required.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and the community.
• Keen attention-to-detail and time management skills

Learn more about us at https://gilmoreortho.com or follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilmoreorthodontics/?hl=en

Ready to be part of a team that values excellence, integrity, and community? Apply today and take the next step in a rewarding career with Gilmore Orthodontics! We thank all applicants, although only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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