Orthodontic Assistant

Annapolis Orthodontics; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in orthodontics is seeking a dedicated and energetic clinical assistant to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive and fun environment. With a focus on teamwork and customer service, you'll be responsible for performing essential clinical tasks, maintaining patient records, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Enjoy a flexible work schedule with no evenings or weekends, along with benefits such as paid time off and health insurance. If you are passionate about orthodontics and making people smile, this position is for you!

Benefits

Three or four-day work week

No evenings or weekends

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Continuing Education

Work uniforms

Qualifications

• CDA with EFDA Certification and X-ray certified.
• Two years of orthodontic clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with patients and ensure excellent customer service.
• Perform chairside duties including changing wires and fitting bands.

Skills

Patient rapport establishment

Intraoral scanning

X-ray imaging

Orthodontic chairside duties

Digital chart maintenance

Infection control compliance

Education

CDA with EFDA Certification

X-ray certification

Two years of orthodontic clinical experience

Job description

Smile! Your dream job is calling.

We are Annapolis Orthodontics, a doctor-owned, single-location practice dedicated to the wonderful community of Annapolis. We're looking for an experienced, EFDA-certified orthodontic clinical assistant. This is a position of positivity—a job where you make people smile and improve their lives. The ideal addition to our team has good energy, and is upbeat, dedicated, fun-loving, and team-oriented. If this sounds like you, we need to talk!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Establish a trusting rapport with patients ensuring the highest level of customer service
2. Take intraoral scans and impressions
3. Take digital photos and x-rays
4. Change wires, fit bands, insert and remove appliances, and other chairside duties
5. Accurately maintain patient digital charts
6. Prepare, sterilize, and maintain instruments, supplies, and equipment
7. Stock and organize supplies
8. Follow the Infection Control Plan to comply with OSHA, CDC, and local standards

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

1. CDA with EFDA Certification licensed in Maryland
2. X-ray certified
3. Two years of orthodontic clinical experience

What we Offer:

1. A three or four-day work week. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
2. No evenings or weekends
3. Paid Time Off
4. Health Insurance
5. 401(k) with Employer Match
6. Continuing Education
7. Work uniforms