Orthodontic Assistant (RDA Lead) — Patient Care & X-Rays

Choice Healthcare Services; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing & work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Leadership support

Team events

Benefits package

Job summary

Choice Healthcare Services seeks an Orthodontic Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Lead to support orthodontic care, prepare treatment areas, manage instruments, and ensure patient comfort.

Responsibilities include assisting the orthodontist, taking X‑rays, educating patients, charting treatment plans, and adhering to OSHA/HIPAA guidelines. A California-registered RDA with X‑ray and coronal polish certifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three to six months of relevant experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist during procedures and adjustments.
• Take X‑rays and ensure accurate diagnostic imaging.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and appliance care.
• Create a positive patient experience with excellent service.
• Accurately chart treatment plans and document details.
• Keep treatment areas stocked and sanitized per OSHA/HIPAA.
• Follow infection control and sterilization protocols per OSHA/HIPAA guidelines.
• Take impressions for study models and appliances.
• Prepare teeth for bonding and assist with bracket/band placement.
• Place and remove separators; check brackets/bands for stability.
• Fit, size, and place orthodontic bands; remove brackets/wires as directed.
• Assist in seating and fitting of appliances.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Organization

Education

California Registered Dental Assistant

X-Ray Certification

Coronal Polish Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Choice Healthcare Services seeks an Orthodontic Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Lead to support orthodontic care, prepare treatment areas, manage instruments, and ensure patient comfort.

Responsibilities include assisting the orthodontist, taking X‑rays, educating patients, charting treatment plans, and adhering to OSHA/HIPAA guidelines. A California-registered RDA with X‑ray and coronal polish certifications is preferred.