Dental Assistant/Orthodontic Clinical Assistant - Pickard Orthodontics - Blackfoot, ID

Join Our Orthodontic Team! WHO WE ARE:
Pickard Orthodontics is a thriving, patient-centered orthodontic practice with locations in Moscow, Pullman, and Lewiston. Our mission? To be the best part of our patients' day! If they don’t arrive with a smile, we want to make sure they leave with one.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
We are hiring immediately for a part-time or full-time team member who is eager to build a career in orthodontics. The current role focuses on Sterilization and Records, with the opportunity to grow into a skilled Orthodontic Assistant through hands-on training.
THE PERFECT CANDIDATE:
We want someone who radiates positivity, thrives in a team environment, and embraces learning and growth. Our ideal team member is:✅ Energetic & Upbeat – If you relate more to Tigger than Eeyore, you’ll fit right in!✅ Detail-Oriented & Precise – You take pride in doing things right the first time.✅ Confident & Calm Under Pressure – You keep your cool, even in a fast-paced setting.✅ Kind & Respectful – You treat patients and teammates with warmth and professionalism.✅ Eager to Learn & Adapt – You welcome feedback and see challenges as opportunities.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Your role will include (but isn’t limited to) sterilizing instruments and prepping treatment station
Taking patient records: intraoral photos, X-rays, and 3D imaging
Managing a fast-paced patient schedule
Assisting with orthodontic procedures (impressions, bonding brackets, adjusting wires, Invisalign, etc.)

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:
Full-time positions offer:✨ Competitive pay ($18.00 - $25.00 per hour)✨ Performance-based raises✨ Medical insurance & generous Health Savings Account (HSA)✨ 401(k) ✨ Paid time off (starting at 2 weeks per year)✨ Monthly team bonus incentives✨ 4-day workweek for great work-life balance
Part-time roles offer even more flexibility, with 1-3 full days per week.
PLEASE DON’T APPLY IF:

You resist change and struggle to adapt
You bring personal drama into the workplace
You’re frequently late, absent, or unmotivated
You have a negative attitude or don’t enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional references IN PERSON at one of our office locations:

Moscow (Tuesdays, Thursdays)
Pullman (Mondays, Wednesdays)
Lewiston (Some Wednesdays & Fridays)

We recommend calling ahead to confirm the location for that day. We look forward to meeting you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hourWork Location: In-person
Qualifications

Dental assisting
Chairside assisting

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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