Orthodontic Assistant ($750 Sign on Bonus)

Hero Practice Services; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonuses

PTO & holidays

Career growth within practice

Insurance & 401K

Job summary

Kids Dental Place in Glendale, CA is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to provide efficient, high-quality care under the Lead Orthodontic Assistant. You will support the orthodontist with chair-side tasks and maintain accurate patient records while ensuring a welcoming environment for families.

The role involves teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and contributing to the mission of serving underserved children with comprehensive dental, vision, and orthodontic services.

Qualifications

• State radiology education and training requirements per California regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to actively listen to patients and parents.
• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks accurately and quickly.
• Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) is a plus.
• Previous experience in a dental office preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthodontist with chair-side assistance: fit bands, set up bonding, place archwires, deliver appliances, remove braces.
• Record patient medical history in EHR system.
• Collaborate with team to deliver high-quality care for patients and families.
• Maintain clean and presentable practice environment (restrooms, lobby, floors, surfaces).
• Support mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental services to underserved children.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

eCW knowledge

Education

Radiology training per state requirements

BLS CPR certification

Tools

eCW (e-Clinical Works)

Job description

Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids!

• Generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth within your practice and the region
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K & more

Kids Dental Place in Glendale, CA, is currently seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to provide efficient, high-quality care to our patients. This position will report to the Lead Orthodontic Assistant.

Pay range: $24-$31/hr (PLUS WE OFFER BENEFITS)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide orthodontist with excellent chair-side assistance by fitting orthodontic bands, setting up bonding, placing archwires, delivering appliances, and removing braces in a timely manner
• Collect and record patient medical history in Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR) system
• Collaborate with others to provide high-quality care and experience for our patients and their families
• Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting etc.
• Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children

Minimum Qualifications

• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents
• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner
• Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) a plus
• Previous experience working in a dental office preferred
• Current BLS CPR certification

In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.