Orthodontic Assistant

ARCH Orthodontics; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in orthodontics is seeking dedicated Orthodontic Assistants to join their team. This role is vital in providing exceptional care and support to patients, helping them achieve their dream smiles. As part of a practice with a rich history of over 50 years, you will build long-term relationships with patients, assist in corrective procedures, and ensure a comfortable environment. If you are passionate about dental care and want to make a meaningful difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a culture of care and excellence where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assisting License in MA is required.
• CDA/COA Certification desired; EFDA Certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Orthodontists with patient procedures and care.
• Ensure tools are sterilized and ready for use during treatments.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Patient Care

X-ray Taking

Sterilization of Tools

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Tools

Dental Tools

X-ray Equipment

Job description

About us....

ARCH Orthodontics is one of the longest standing Orthodontic Practices in New England. We are proudly celebrating 50 YEARS of service! Having started our practice in Stoughton in 1974, we have grown to cover the greater Boston area with 6 offices from Hyde Park to Orleans, and have literally been responsible for creating millions of beautiful smiles across a multitude of generations for half a century. There is no greater joy than helping someone smile, and we are looking to enhance our team as we continue making smiles. Are you driven to succeed? Committed to excellence? Do you have dental experience? Do you have sales experience? Are you looking to be the difference that makes the difference in someone's life? If so, we may have a place for you....

Calling all Ortho Assistants!

Your skills are in demand! We have immediate part-time and full-time openings for Orthodontic Assistants at many of our locations. As an Orthodontic Assistant at ARCH, you are building long-term relationships with our patients and their families as you provide the highest level of oral care and treatment to enable their dreams to become a reality. At ARCH we believe it's not just about fixing teeth, but it's about building confidence, enabling people to feel great about themselves, and achieve all of their dreams while giving them the respect they deserve.

General Duties

Orthodontic Assistants help the Doctor with patients who require corrective procedures for alignment and spacing issues. They assist the Doctors in many aspects of patient care and procedures, and making the patient feel more comfortable upon arrival while prepping the patient for the day's visit.

Assistants must help Orthodontists to clearly see problems and changes within a patient's mouth. This often requires taking x-rays of the bone structure of a patient's jaw, as well as taking photographs of the teeth and creating molds of a patient's bite.

They also ensure that the necessary tools are sterilized and in place, and keep a patient's mouth clean and dry during procedures and will hand an orthodontist the necessary tools at the appropriate time.

Requirements

• Current Dental Assisting License in MA required
• CDA/COA Certification desired
• High School Diploma or Associate Degree from an Accredited Institution
• EFDA Certification is highly desirable
• Eager, energetic, and strong sense of personal values; we are a culture of care
• Ability to travel if required, between multiple locations as needed to fill-in support

ARCH Orthodontics is an Equal Opportunity Employer