Personal Orthodontics

Health Care

Sammamish

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

$22 to $35 Hour

**** Ideal candidate: dental assistant with basic experience and interested in entering orthodontics. Our clinic offers modern orthodontic care powered by cutting edge technology including 3D printing. You will be joining a unique position with opportunity for professional advancements.***

We are hiring an additional orthodontic assistant to join our well-established team! Our boutique clinic has two locations in Sammamish and Bellevue. We specialize in creating beautiful smiles, connecting with people, and serving our community. If you are ready to be part of a game-changing small team, come join us!

Position Summary:

The orthodontic clinical assistant is responsible for working directly with the orthodontist (Dr. Rooz Khosravi) and the PORTH team to provide exceptional care to our patients.

This position is full-time, requiring 35-40 hours per week. The schedule includes some evening hours on Tuesday to Friday, and two partial Saturdays per month. Compensation and benefits will be based on the level of experience. The clinic schedule is determined annually.

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Who should NOT apply

This job is not for someone who has to commute more than 30 mins to both clinics (Sammamish or Bellevue).
This job is not for someone who dislikes direct patient interaction.
This job is not for someone who can't catch up with a high-paced training program.
This job is not for someone who struggles with multitasking and organization.
This job is not for someone looking for a part-time or 9-5 job.
This job is not for someone uncomfortable with technology.
This job is not for someone who lacks empathy and compassion.
This job is not for someone who struggles with collaborative teamwork.
This job is not for someone who cannot meet strict deadlines.
This job is not for someone who dislikes customer service or solving patient concerns especially for patients with various ethnicity.
This job is not for someone who is not driven to push the boundaries.
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The primary responsibilities of this position include:

(i) Assisting with direct care provided to patients. Working closely in a team of other assistants, treatment coordinator and scheduling coordinator.

(ii) Operating smoothly and efficiently through our digital workflow (we will provide the required training.)

(iii) Capturing extremely high quality 2D and 3D images including intraoral scans, radiographic images, intra and extra oral photography.

(iv) Projecting the culture of our clinic while delivering treatment; individually tailored care.

Our clinic primarily provides digital orthodontic care and the skills required to assist with this treatment approach will be provided to the right candidate.

Benefits:

The following benefits are provided, subject to employment history:

Stipend for medical, dental, and vision health insurance
Treatment discounts
Paid time off
Professional and personal development training, including continuing education courses and workshops
Flexible schedule on non-patient days
Professional training on digital technology, including 3D printing and digital orthodontics
Education/Experience:

The following qualifications are required for this position:

High school diploma.
Minimum of two years of dental assisting experience.
Preferably, one year of experience in the orthodontic field.
Active Washington State dental assistant registration.
We are looking for an individual interested in a long-term position and eager to find a home with us. We prioritize a positive attitude, a desire to learn, drive, and a strong work ethic. The right candidate will receive further technical training, such as 3D printing.

References and a clear background check are required.

Skill/Abilities:

Interpersonal: Maintaining effective rapport with patients, parents, doctors, other team members, and members of the community requires strong interpersonal skills. A consistently professional demeanor, particularly in challenging situations, is expected.

Verbal: Effective verbal communication skills are necessary to interact with patients and parents in person, over the phone, and in written communication, such as email.

Computer: The ability to proficiently enter data, track patients, and use imaging software is essential.

Other: Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks are required.

Why join our team?

At our boutique orthodontic clinic in Sammamish and Bellevue, we prioritize creating beautiful smiles, connecting with people, and serving our community. We believe in providing exceptional, personalized care to all our patients, regardless of their age or orthodontic needs.

As an orthodontic dental assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with our team of experts and learn the most cutting-edge techniques in digital orthodontics. We provide comprehensive training to all our staff, so we encourage candidates with basic experience or an interest in entering orthodontics to apply.

Our clinic utilizes modern orthodontic care powered by state-of-the-art technology, including 3D printing. As an orthodontic clinical assistant, you will work directly with our orthodontist and the PORTH team to provide exceptional care to our patients. You will be working in a team of other assistants, treatment coordinators, and scheduling coordinators, and will be responsible for assisting with direct care provided to patients, capturing high-quality 2D and 3D images including intraoral scans, radiographic images, intra and extra oral photography, and operating efficiently through our digital workflow.

Our primary goal is to project the culture of our clinic while delivering treatment; individually tailored care. This is a full-time position, requiring 35-40 hours per week, with some evening hours on Tuesday to Friday and two partial Saturdays per month. Compensation and benefits will be based on the level of experience, and the clinic schedule is determined annually.

We prioritize a positive attitude, a desire to learn, drive, and a strong work ethic in our candidates. The right candidate will receive further technical training, such as 3D printing. We offer several benefits, including stipends for medical, dental, and vision health insurance, treatment discounts, paid time off, professional and personal development training, including continuing education courses and workshops, and a flexible schedule on non-patient days.

At PORTH, we believe in maintaining effective rapport with patients, parents, doctors, other team members, and members of the community, which requires strong interpersonal skills. Effective verbal communication skills are necessary to interact with patients and parents in person, over the phone, and in written communication, such as email. The ability to proficiently enter data, track patients, and use imaging software is also essential. Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks are required.

In summary, we find joy in refining smiles and improving lives in our community. Our orthodontic treatments are top-notch and utilize cutting-edge technology in digital orthodontics.

Join our team and grow while learning the latest techniques.

PORTH Story:

PORTH (Personalized Orthodontics) is a boutique orthodontic clinic located in Sammamish and Bellevue, providing exceptional and unique care to patients of all ages. Founded and led by Dr. Rooz Khosravi, PORTH’s mission is to provide personalized precision treatment based on patients' goals, as well as their timelines, budgets, and preferences for types of appliances.

Visit https://porth.io/ for more information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Free parking
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Professional development assistance
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Rotating weekends
Experience: health services: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job Posted 4/9/2025