Orthodontic Assistant

360 Orthodontics; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

360 Orthodontics is seeking a reliable Orthodontic Assistant for their Santa Clarita location. The role involves assisting with orthodontic procedures, maintaining patient records, and contributing to a supportive team environment. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and a strong teamwork focus, with opportunities for training and benefits including complimentary orthodontic care.

Benefits

Paid sick leave

401k retirement plans

Complimentary orthodontics treatment

Bi-Weekly Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Experience with chairside assisting and charting.
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures and infection control.
• Training provided for practice management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances.
• Prepare and arrange needed tools for scheduled procedures.
• Perform sterilization and take diagnostic images.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork Focus

Excellent Listening Skills

Spanish fluency

Education

X-Ray Certification

DA, OA, or RDA Certification

CPR and/or BLS certification

Job description

Benefits:

• LTD insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

360 Orthodontics is looking for a reliable Orthodontic Assistant at our Santa Clarita, CA location

Santa Clarita, CA: 8 days a month
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays

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.

Some Benefits We Offer:

• Paid sick leave and 401k retirement plans offered for eligible employees.
• Orthodontics care included! Need braces? Our qualified team members receive complimentary orthodontics treatment.
• We will provide training on our practice management software, computer systems, and other tools.

Requirements And Skills:

• X-Ray Certification
• DA, OA, or RDA Certification
• X-rays and photos
• CPR and/or BLS certification
• Chair side assisting
• Charting
• 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.
• Bonding banding, de-bonding, making clear retainer, impressions.

The following skills are a important to us as well:

• 3D Scanning (itero)
• Spanish fluency
• Dental Health Maintenance
• Use of Dental Technology
• Infection Control
• Patient Services
• Creating a Safe, Effective Environment
• Excellent Listening Skills
• Teamwork Focus
• Excellent Bedside Manner
• Health Promotion and Maintenance
• Use of Medical Technologies
• Performing Diagnostic Procedures

* Team Members Are Eligible For Our Bi-Weekly Bonus Program After 30 Days Of Employment And When Other Eligibility Conditions Are Met