Job Title: Orthodontic Assistant
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (30–40 hrs/week)
Location: Albany, NY + Delmar, Latham, East Greenbush, Clifton Park (Must be able to commute to all locations)
Salary: $22.00 – $33.00 per hour (based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000–$15,000 (50% paid upon hire, 50% paid after 6 months, based on NY DA licensure status)
Join the passionate team at Albany Braces, where we create confident smiles through expert orthodontic care and compassionate patient experiences. We value teamwork, integrity, knowledge, gratitude, and—above all—fun!
We’re hiring a motivated and experienced Orthodontic Assistant to work alongside our Orthodontists in delivering exceptional care to patients. This is a dynamic, patient-facing role that includes assisting chairside during procedures, taking x-rays and scans, and educating patients and families on orthodontic care.
Prepare and seat patients for procedures
Assist Orthodontist with procedures and complete chairside tasks
Review patient notes and prep instruments in advance
Take Panorex, Cephalometric X-rays, and intraoral scans
Provide care instructions, oral hygiene education, and diet guidelines
Create a comfortable environment for patients and parents
Communicate patient needs to appropriate team members
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an accredited Orthodontic Assistant program
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting
NYS Dental Assisting License (or ability to obtain within 1 year)
3+ years of experience in Orthodontic Assisting
Familiarity with Cloud9 orthodontic software
Certified Dental Assistant credential per NYS Dentistry guidelines
Monday – Friday: 7:55 AM – 5:00 PM
Full-time, 30–40 hours per week
Must be flexible to work at any of our 5 Capital Region locations
Competitive hourly rate: $22–$33/hr
$10k–$15k sign-on bonus
Bonus opportunities
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
401(k) with company contributions
Paid time off and paid holidays
Discounted orthodontic and pediatric dental care