Overview In this role, you’ll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You’ll be supporting many sides of the practice, greeting and guiding patients, and helping out across the office as needed. Schedule (days/hours) 8:30AM-4PM Responsibilities Patient Care Assistance: Assist the orthodontist during patient exams, diagnostic procedures, and treatments such as the placement of braces, retainers, or other orthodontic appliances. Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) specific to orthodontic needs. Prepare patients for orthodontic procedures by ensuring comfort and explaining treatment steps. Provide patient education on oral hygiene and care of orthodontic appliances. Manage patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments and progress. Clinical Support: Sterilize and prepare orthodontic instruments and equipment, ensuring infection control standards are met. Set up and clean treatment rooms before and after each procedure. Assist with the application and adjustment of braces, including bonding and removing brackets, adjusting wires, and fitting elastics. Take impressions for retainers, aligners, or other orthodontic appliances. Manage and organize orthodontic supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for treatments. Qualifications State of Texas Dental Assistant license CPR Certified X-Ray license Use of electronic dental records Preferred Qualifications Bilingual (English & Spanish) Preferred Compensation $23 - $25 an hour About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site. Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com #LI-SF1