Orthodontic Assistant — Training, Benefits & Bonus

360 Orthodontics; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

AD&D benefits

401k retirement plan

Sick leave

Orthodontics for staff

Software training

Gemini AI tools

Job summary

360 Orthodontics is seeking a reliable Orthodontic Assistant at our Westwood, CA location. The role involves chair-side assisting, taking X-rays and photos, and maintaining full patient records for orthodontic procedures.

You will work at Westwood, CA with 14-16 days per month, Tuesdays through Fridays. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401k, paid sick leave, complimentary orthodontics for staff, and training on our software and tools.

Qualifications

• X-Ray Certification required.
• DA, OA, or RDA certification required.
• Experience with taking X-rays and photos.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Chair-side assisting and proper charting.
• Ability to set up and break down chairs; sterilization procedures.
• Performing full records including panos/cephs/photos; preparing instruments.
• Bonding, banding, debonding, impressions.
• 3D scanning (Itero) is valued.
• Spanish fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthodontic chair-side assistance.
• Take and process X-rays and photos; maintain records.
• Prepare tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
• Assist in placing/removing orthodontic appliances and bonding processes.
• Maintain sterile environment and infection control throughout.
• Utilize practice management software and dental tech tools.

Skills

X-ray certification

DA OA RDA certification

X-rays and photos

CPR/BLS certification

Chair side assisting

Charting

Setting up chairs

Sterilization

Assist in appliances

Full records (panos/cephs/photos)

Tools prep

Bonding/banding/impressions

3D scanning (Itero)

Spanish fluency

Dental health maintenance

Dental technology use

Infection control

Patient services

Safe environment

Listening skills

Teamwork focus

Bedside manner

Health promotion

Medical technologies use

Diagnostic procedures

Job description

360 Orthodontics is seeking a reliable Orthodontic Assistant at our Westwood, CA location. The role involves chair-side assisting, taking X-rays and photos, and maintaining full patient records for orthodontic procedures.

You will work at Westwood, CA with 14-16 days per month, Tuesdays through Fridays. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401k, paid sick leave, complimentary orthodontics for staff, and training on our software and tools.