Ortho Dental Assistant - Saturday

DOCS; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

DOCS Health is seeking an Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our state-of-the-art dental practice, dedicated to exceptional orthodontic care and patient satisfaction.

The role focuses on applying orthodontic techniques, performing impressions with Itero, assisting with Invisalign and 6-month Smiles, and maintaining infection control along with clerical reporting and patient communication.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant License / DANB certification required.
• Minimum 1 year orthodontic experience.
• X-Ray Certification and CPR/BLS Certification required.
• Must have or obtain Real ID prior to starting; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Apply orthodontic techniques including tie bands, bonding, and braces.
• Perform impressions and utilize Itero scanning technology.
• Assist with Invisalign and 6-month Smiles procedures.
• Build rapport with patients and prepare them for dental work.
• Maintain excellent verbal and written communication.
• Operate dental software and equipment proficiently.
• Set up and break down procedures, including biohazard disposal.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; infection control.
• Complete daily and monthly clerical reporting.

Skills

Orthodontic procedures

Impressions/Itero scanning

Patient communication

Dental software

Education

Dental Assistant License or DANB certification

X-Ray Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Itero scanning technology

Dental software

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Straighten Smiles, Align Your Career: Become Our Next Orthodontic Dental Assistant!

Join our state-of-the-art dental practice where we focus on building lasting relationships with our patients while providing exceptional orthodontic care. Be part of a team that values expertise, innovation, and patient satisfaction.

Schedule:

• 1-2 Saturdays per month : 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM

Responsibilities:

• Apply orthodontic techniques including tie bands, bonding, and standard braces
• Perform impressions and utilize Itero scanning technology
• Assist with Invisalign and 6-month Smiles procedures
• Build rapport with patients and prepare them for dental work
• Maintain excellent verbal and written communication
• Operate dental software and equipment proficiently
• Set up and break down procedures, including proper disposal of biohazards
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Adhere to all infection control procedures
• Complete daily and monthly clerical reporting

Requirements

• Current Dental Assistant License / DANB certification
• Minimum of 1 year of orthodontic experience
• X-Ray Certification
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Real ID prior to starting
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.