Orthodontic Assistant: Flexible Schedule & Modern Tech

Dental Care Alliance; Orange City (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) plan

CE support

Modern dental tech

Job summary

Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics of Orange City in Orange City, FL is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our clinical team and deliver high-quality patient care in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications include completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program, X-ray certification, and a commitment to OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training. Prior dental assisting experience is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program.
• Six months on-the-job experience (with supporting documentation).
• X-Ray certification.
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed).
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Education

One-year certified dental assistant program

Six months on-the-job experience

X-Ray certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics of Orange City in Orange City, FL is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our clinical team and deliver high-quality patient care in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications include completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program, X-ray certification, and a commitment to OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training. Prior dental assisting experience is required.