Part-Time Orthodontic Assistant

About the Role

Senties Family Orthodontics is seeking a motivated, dependable, and experienced part-time orthodontic assistant to join their team in West San Antonio, TX. This role currently consists of six (6) scheduled clinical days per month, with opportunities for additional hours. Responsibilities for occasional orthodontic emergencies and comfort appointments on non-clinic days are shared among team members. As the practice grows, this position may offer additional working days and potentially transition into a full-time role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist with chairside procedures and provide attentive, compassionate patient care.
• Obtain clinical records, including intraoral and facial photographs, digital radiographs, alginate impressions, and intraoral scans.
• Prepare treatment areas, organize instruments, and maintain efficient patient flow.
• Perform instrument processing and sterilization, including operation of ultrasonic cleaners, steam autoclaves (Midmark M11 and Statim), and other sterilization equipment.
• Assist with laboratory procedures, including pouring and trimming models, fabricating Essix appliances and retainers, and other routine laboratory tasks.
• Monitor, organize, and restock clinical supplies and materials.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and follow established infection-control and safety protocols.
• Share responsibility with other team members for occasional orthodontic emergency and comfort appointments on non-clinic days.
• Perform other delegated clinical duties, consistent with Texas requirements for dental assistant supervision.

Additional Opportunities

• Experience with dental front-office responsibilities is a significant plus.
• Cross-training in selected administrative duties may include welcoming patients, scheduling appointments, answering phones, assisting with patient communications, managing incoming mail and shipments, and supporting community outreach and office marketing initiatives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Previous chairside orthodontic experience is strongly preferred.
• Current Texas dental assistant radiology authorization.
• Current BLS certification.
• Clinical skills to perform assigned responsibilities safely and efficiently.
• Experience with intraoral scanners, digital imaging, orthodontic laboratory procedures, and dental practice management software is desirable.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliability.
• Adaptability.
• Professionalism.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude.

Compensation and Schedule

• Position: Part-time
• Schedule: Six clinical days per month, with occasional additional hours as needed. On-call coverage for orthodontic emergencies and comfort appointments is shared.
• Compensation: Competitive hourly compensation based on experience, qualifications, and versatility. Starting at $20/hr.
• Growth Opportunities: Possibility of additional working days and a future full-time position as the practice expands.