Job Description

Are you an experienced orthodontic professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while helping lead and support a high-performing team? Leone and Vaughn Orthodontics is seeking a dedicated Lead Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing practice in Bellevue, WA. In this key role, you will play an important part in creating outstanding patient experiences, supporting clinical excellence, mentoring team members, and helping ensure the practice continues to thrive.
What Sets Us Apart
At Leone and Vaughn Orthodontics, we’re more than an orthodontic practice—we’re a community that values support, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of Corus Orthodontists, a growing network of over 50 practices across North America, we offer:

• A Supportive Environment with Community Focus: Work in a positive, collaborative workplace where team members lift each other up. Build strong relationships with patients and the communities we proudly serve.
• Commitment to Excellence: Deliver quality care in every patient interaction and enjoy ongoing opportunities for growth, including $500 in annual learning assistance for team members working 20+ hours per week.
• Compensation & Perks That Count: Team members working 20+ hours per week enjoy a competitive total rewards package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; a health spending account; a 401(k) with employer matching; and an employee assistance program. Additional perks include complimentary orthodontic treatment for you and your immediate family, and a uniform allowance. Compensation: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour
• Work-Life Balance: Full-time, Wednesday through Friday.

How You’ll Make an Impact
• Clinical Excellence: Assist the orthodontist with patient care throughout all stages of treatment, including bonding, debonding, adjustments, records appointments, consultations, and other orthodontic procedures.
• Support Team Development: Provide guidance, coaching, and support to orthodontic assistants while promoting consistency, efficiency, and a positive team culture.
• Deliver Exceptional Patient Experiences: Welcome and educate patients and families, build strong relationships, and ensure each patient feels comfortable and confident throughout their orthodontic journey.
• Maintain Clinical Standards: Ensure operatories are prepared, instruments are properly sterilized, and clinical protocols are consistently followed.
• Manage Patient Records & Technology: Capture digital records including x-rays, photographs, impressions, and intraoral scans while maintaining accurate patient documentation.
• Promote Practice Success: Collaborate with the orthodontic team to maintain an efficient schedule, support patient retention, and contribute to overall practice growth.
• Communicate Professionally: Maintain strong communication with patients, families, referring offices, and team members while ensuring a high level of professionalism.

The Teammate We’re Looking For
• Previous orthodontic assisting experience required
• Strong knowledge of orthodontic procedures, workflows, and patient care standards.
• Experience supporting, training, or mentoring other team members is an asset.
• Familiarity with orthodontic/dental software systems preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with patients, families, doctors, and team members.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to delivering exceptional care.

Ready to join a team that values excellence, integrity, and community? Apply today to start a rewarding career with Leone and Vaughn Orthodontics! We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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At Corus Orthodontists, we’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and free to be themselves. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. If we connect with you about your application, please let us know if you need any accommodations—we’ll be glad to support you. Please apply only through our official channels: the Corus Orthodontists careers platform, Indeed, or LinkedIn. If you see this role posted elsewhere, it may be out of date or not authorized by us. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the initial screening of applications. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring team. Be sure to check your email (including junk/spam folders) so you don’t miss any updates from us.