Orthodontic Assistant | X-ray Cert + Flexible Hours

Patuxent Orthodontics; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401k

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Patuxent Orthodontics in Hollywood, Maryland, is seeking a Part-Time Orthodontic Assistant with X-ray certification. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience, but we are willing to train the right person who is detail-oriented and enjoys teamwork.

This role includes chairside assistance, fabrication of dental appliances, and responsibilities such as sterilization of instruments. We offer an above-average hourly rate, paid holidays, and benefits including health insurance, 401k, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as an orthodontic dental assistant.
• Willingness to obtain required certifications within 6 months.
• Ability to develop good rapport with patients and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontist chairside and prepare for procedures.
• Fabricate dental appliances such as Essix retainers.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain clinical bays.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Knowledge of bonding and debonds

Fabrication of dental appliances

Knowledge of aligner systems

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Maryland X-ray Certifications

Expanded Functions Certificate in Orthodontics

Tools

Cloud9 software

Job description

Patuxent Orthodontics in Hollywood, Maryland, is seeking a Part-Time Orthodontic Assistant with X-ray certification. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience, but we are willing to train the right person who is detail-oriented and enjoys teamwork.

This role includes chairside assistance, fabrication of dental appliances, and responsibilities such as sterilization of instruments. We offer an above-average hourly rate, paid holidays, and benefits including health insurance, 401k, and flexible schedules.