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Orthodontic Assistant

The Smile Specialists
Los Angeles, CA
20 - 26 USD hourly (40,000 - 52,000 USD annually)
Dental AssistantPart Time

Job Description

Orthodontic Assistant

We are a modern, all digital, boutique, customer-service focused small orthodontic practice looking for an orthodontic assistant on TUESDAYS (and Fridays available also).

Qualifications

Get along well with others and have a supportive, team-player attitude

Possess a strong attention to detail and desire to get things done quickly

Adapt well to a fast-paced environment where changes occur frequently

X-Ray Certification

*DA license *

X-rays and photos

CPR and/or BLS certification

3D Scanning (itero)

Spanish fluency (preffered)

Creating a Safe, Effective Environment

Excellent Bedside Manner

Responsibilities

Setting up/breaking down chairs

Sterilization

Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances

Full records including taking panos, photos

Prepare and arrange needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures

Job description

We are looking for a reliable Orthodontic Assistant Tuesdays and Fridays

We Value Team Members Who:

  • Show up consistently and on-time.
  • Get along well with others and have a supportive, team-player attitude.
  • Possess a strong attention to detail and desire to get things done quickly.
  • Adapt well to a fast-paced environment where changes occur frequently.

Requirements And Skills:

  • X-Ray Certification
  • DA, OA, or RDA Certification
  • X-rays and photos
  • CPR and/or BLS certification
  • Chair side assisting
  • Setting up/breaking down chairs
  • Sterilization
  • Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances.
  • Full records including taking panos, cephs, photos.
  • Prepare and arrange needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
  • 3D Scanning (itero)
  • Spanish fluency
  • Infection Control

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Referral program

License/Certification:

  • Certified Dental Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Los Angeles, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Panoramic imaging • Patient comfort • Spanish • CPR Certification • Dental office • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Surgical instrument organization • BLS Certification • Employee relationship building • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • Disinfection procedures • Attention to detail • Registered Dental Assistant • Intraoral scanners • Safe environment creation • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Patient interaction • In-person • Employee discount • Certified Dental Assistant • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Referral program

Job Details

Job Type
Part Time
Salary
20 - 26 USD hourly (40,000 - 52,000 USD annually)
Median for Dental Assistant in CA: $50k/yr
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
October 17, 2026
Orthodontic Assistant at The Smile Specialists | DentalConnect