Orthodontic Assistant

Job overview

The Orthodontic Assistant role is onsite in Louisville, KY, with pay of $20–$22 per hour. The posting identifies Louisville and Mt. Washington locations and describes a full-time position supporting Jennings Orthodontics in partnership with Southern Orthodontic Partners. The assistant supports orthodontists and clinical teams in delivering patient care in a fast-paced practice. Chairside assistance, imaging, room preparation, patient education, and accurate records help keep treatment visits organized and support patients and families throughout orthodontic care.

What you'll do

• Assist orthodontists chairside during procedures and place, adjust, or remove braces, brackets, and bands as directed.
• Take X-rays, scans, impressions, and progress photos.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and braces aftercare.
• Maintain accurate patient records in the EMR and coordinate with clinical and front-office teams, cross-training as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

orthodontic assistant

dental assistant

orthodontics

chairside assisting

braces

patient education

dental imaging

louisville ky

mt. washington ky

southern orthodontic partners

$20–$22/hour

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• company-paid short- and long-term disability
• and 401(k) with up to 4% company match.

Why this role

One to two years of dental or orthodontic assisting experience and RDA or CDA certification are preferred. The posting lists health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, company-paid short- and long-term disability, and a 401(k) match.

About the employer

Southern Orthodontic Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.