Orthodontic Clinical Assistant — Kid-Focused, Perks & Growth

DirectDental; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Snacks

PTO/sick time

Free ortho treatment for you and anyim

401k with matching

Health and Vision insurance

First set of scrubs

$75 a year uniform budget

Bonuses

Job summary

Swan Orthodontics in Michigan is seeking an Orthodontic Clinical Assistant to support chairside care, imaging, and patient education. This role focuses on precise, organized workflow and compassionate communication with families.

You’ll seat patients, take X-rays, assist with bonding, and help print models while keeping the clinic clean and well-stocked. If you love working with kids and thrive on teamwork, bring your X-ray certification, RDA licensure, CPR, and a positive energy.

Qualifications

• X-ray certification, RDA licensure per state requirements, and CPR certification.
• Experience working with kids, teens, and families.
• Calm under pressure, problem-solver, team player.
• Comfort with tech; Dolphin software experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Seat patients, place/remove separators, fit bands, and assist with bonding.
• Take x-rays, intraoral scans, photos, and print 3D models.
• Teach patients and parents about braces care and progress.
• Maintain sterilization and clinic cleanliness.

Skills

X-ray certification

RDA licensure

CPR certification

Tools

Dolphin

Job description

Swan Orthodontics in Michigan is seeking an Orthodontic Clinical Assistant to support chairside care, imaging, and patient education. This role focuses on precise, organized workflow and compassionate communication with families.

You’ll seat patients, take X-rays, assist with bonding, and help print models while keeping the clinic clean and well-stocked. If you love working with kids and thrive on teamwork, bring your X-ray certification, RDA licensure, CPR, and a positive energy.