Orthodontic Assistant

Patuxent Orthodontics; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Patuxent Orthodontics in Maryland seeks a Part-Time Orthodontic Assistant with X-ray certification to join a small, team-oriented practice. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of orthodontic dental assistant experience and is detail oriented, with strong interpersonal skills to communicate with patients and parents.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, bonding, debonds, wire and bracket placement, fabricating Essix retainers, using Itero and a 3D printer, stocking supplies,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as orthodontic dental assistant.
• Willing to train the right candidate.
• Detail oriented, people person, team oriented.
• Must have a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with chairside assistance to orthodontist.
• Must obtain Maryland X-ray Certifications within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assistance to orthodontist & preparation of the procedure.
• Comfortable assisting independently with bonding, debonds, wires and bracket placement.
• Fabrication of dental appliances such as Essix retainers.
• Knowledgeable with aligners systems and using Itero machine and 3D printer.
• Confidently speak to patients and parents.
• Responsible for stocking and ordering supplies.
• Sterilization of instruments and clinical bays to turn over for the next patient.
• Cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Knowledgeable with computers, Cloud9 software a plus.
• Maryland X-ray Certifications and Expanded Functions Certificate in Orthodontics or must obtain MD Certifications within 6 months of employment.

Skills

Orthodontic dental assistant

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Positive attitude

Chairside assistance

Education

Maryland X-ray Certification

Expanded Functions Certificate in Orthodontics

MD Certifications within 6 months

Tools

Itero machine

3D printer

Cloud9 software

Job description

Part-Time Orthodontic Assistant/X-ray Certification Necessary (possible FT).

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year experience as an orthodontic dental assistant but willing to train the right person who is detailed oriented, a people person, and enjoys working in a team environment! Must have a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills to develop a good report with patients and parents.

Benefits of becoming part of our team include working with a small, team oriented group who values hard work! We offer above the average hourly rate to commensurate with your experience, paid holidays, paid time off, health insurance, 401k, and flexible schedules.

Must be comfortable with the following duties and have the willingness to obtain following certifications:

• Chairside assistance to orthodontist & preparation of the procedure.
• Comfortable assisting independently with knowledge of bonding, debonds, wire, and bracket placement.
• Fabrication of dental appliances such as Essix retainers.
• Knowledgeable with aligners systems and using Itero machine and 3D printer.
• Confidently speak to patients and parents.
• Responsible for stocking and ordering supplies.
• Sterilization of instruments and clinical bays to turn over for the next patient.
• Cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Knowledgeable with computers, Cloud9 software a plus.
• Currently have Maryland X-ray Certifications and Expanded Functions Certificate in Orthodontics or must obtain MD Certifications within 6 months of employment.