Orthodontic Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant Lead

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

Overview

Orthodontic Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Lead

Summary:The Orthodontic Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting orthodontic care by assisting in procedures, preparing treatment areas, managing instruments and supplies, and ensuring patient comfort. This role requires technical proficiency, compliance with safety protocols, and strong communication skills to provide quality orthodontic treatment.

Pay Range: $20.77-27.84/hour (Based on experience)

CHOICE Healthcare Services is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.Every day, thousands of people trust us to provide their families with healthy, radiant smiles.

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:

• Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
• Professional and personal growth
• Experienced leadership support
• Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
• Comprehensive benefit package

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Support & Patient Care:

• Assist the orthodontist during all orthodontic procedures and adjustments.
• Take X-rays and ensure accurate diagnostic imaging.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic appliance care.
• Create a positive patient experience, providing exceptional customer service.
• Accurately chart treatment plans and document procedural details.
• Ensure treatment areas are properly stocked and sanitized before each procedure.
• Follow infection control and sterilization protocols per OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.

Orthodontic Procedures & Assistance:

• Take impressions for study models and orthodontic appliances.
• Prepare teeth for bonding and assist with bracket and band placement.
• Place and remove orthodontic separators.
• Check for loose brackets and bands during patient visits.
• Fit, size, and place orthodontic bands.
• Remove brackets, bands, and archwires as directed by the orthodontist.
• Assist in the initial seating and fitting of orthodontic appliances.

Compliance & Administrative Duties:

• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
• Participate in morning huddles and team meetings for patient coordination.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and well-stocked.
• Support front office or other clinical duties as needed.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• California Registered Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant License
• X-Ray Certification
• Coronal Polish Certification
• Current BLS certification