Orthodontic Assistant - Duong Orthodontics

Corus Orthodontists; West Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

401(k) with employer matching

Employee assistance program

Complimentary orthodontic treatment

Uniform allowance

Learning assistance $500 annually

Job summary

Duong Orthodontics in Manteca, CA is seeking an enthusiastic Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. This part-time role offers 16–24 hours per week, with a schedule Monday through Thursday.

You will assist the orthodontist, prepare patients, manage sterilization, take x-rays and scans, and help educate patients and families about treatment plans. Benefits include health/dental/vision, retirement savings, and more.

Qualifications

• Certified Dental Assistant certificate required.
• Radiology license required to take x-rays.
• Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat and prepare patients for treatment to ensure a smooth schedule.
• Assist orthodontist during consultations and procedures; sterilize instruments and manage operatories.
• Take x-rays, photos, impressions and intraoral scans; maintain patient records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Certified Dental Assistant Certificate

Tools

Orthodontic software

Job description

Are you passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences and helping people achieve their dream smiles? Duong Orthodontics is seeking an enthusiastic Orthodontic Assistant to join our thriving practice in Manteca, CA.

What Sets Us Apart

At Duong Orthodontics, we’re more than an orthodontic practice—we’re a community that values support, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of Corus Orthodontists, a growing network of over 50 practices across North America, we offer:

• A Supportive Environment with Community Focus: Work in a positive, collaborative workplace where team members lift each other up. Build strong relationships with patients and the communities we proudly serve.
• Commitment to Excellence: Provide quality care in every patient interaction while enjoying ongoing growth opportunities, including $500 in annual learning assistance for team members working 20+ hours per week.
• Compensation & Perks That Count: Team members working 20+ hours per week enjoy a competitive total rewards package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; a health spending account; a 401(k) with employer matching; and an employee assistance program. Additional perks include complimentary orthodontic treatment for you and your immediate family, and a uniform allowance. $22.00 to $26.00 per hour based on experience.
• Work-Life Balance: A part time position with a schedule of 16-24 hours per week working two to three days a week Monday through Thursday.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Creating Exceptional First Impressions – Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating the patient. Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule.
• Provide Exceptional Clinical Care – Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures, clean/disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments and devices, and take x-rays, photos, impressions, and intraoral scans.
• Patient Education – Provide patient instruction/education and provide reports to parents/guardians.
• Practice Growth – Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule.
• Professional Communication – Generate correspondence for referring dentists and maintain detailed patient records.

The Teammate We’re Looking For

• Certified Dental Assistant Certificate required
• Radiology License required to take x-rays.
• Willing to train the right candidate, but experience is preferred.
• Good understanding of relevant health and safety regulations.
• Proficiency with orthodontic/dental management software systems is preferred but not required.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and the community.
• Keen attention-to-detail and time management skills.

Ready to join a team that values excellence, integrity, and community?

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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