Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Part-Time Orthodontic Dental Assistant

We are looking for a motivated, dependable, and patient-focused Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced orthodontic environment, and enjoys building positive relationships with patients and families. An active X-ray license/certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during orthodontic procedures and appointments
• Take and process dental X-rays and orthodontic records in accordance with applicable regulations
• Obtain orthodontic records, including photographs, scans/impressions, and other diagnostic records as needed
• Assist with sterilization, instrument processing, and maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment
• Provide clear and friendly patient instructions regarding orthodontic appliances, oral hygiene, elastics, retainers, and post-treatment care
• Assist with orthodontic laboratory duties, including retainer fabrication and appliance-related tasks
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for patient care
• Maintain infection-control and OSHA standards
• Assist the orthodontist and clinical team with daily patient flow and other clinical duties as needed
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, parents, and team members

Qualifications

• Current/active X-ray license or certification required
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred; orthodontic experience is a plus
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection-control procedures
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
• Friendly, professional, and positive attitude
• Comfortable working with children, teens, and adults
• Willingness to learn orthodontic laboratory and retainer fabrication techniques

Schedule

Part-time — [Insert days/hours]

Schedule can be discussed based on practice needs and candidate availability.

What We Offer

• Friendly, supportive orthodontic team
• Positive and patient-centered work environment
• Opportunities to develop orthodontic clinical and laboratory skills
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Uniforms
• 401 K profit sharing
• Pension plan
• Health savings account (like an FSA)
• CPR and OSHA certification

To apply: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your dental assisting experience and availability.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 26.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Cash balance pension plan
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Application Question(s):

• How many hours of work or days of work are you looking for? For example: "Looking to add an additional day to my current work schedule", "Looking for 32 hours", etc.

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Orthodontic appliances • Fabrication • Direct patient care • Profit sharing • Customer communication • Medical image documentation • Dental office • Dental assisting • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Health savings account • OSHA • Preparing dental treatment areas • Interpersonal skills • Hourly pay • In-person customer service • Laboratory experience • Greeting dental patients • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Dental sterilization procedures • Flexible spending account • Disinfection procedures • Experience working with children • Paid time off • Children • Cash balance pension plan • Pension plan • Dental x-ray • Medical record retrieval • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Orthodontics • Dental assistant experience (1–2 years) • Patient interaction • In-person • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Oral hygiene assistance • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Paid sick time