Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Penobscot Community Health Care; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental center as an Orthodontic Dental Assistant, delivering specialized care and improving patient experiences. Enjoy a supportive team environment, competitive pay, and a generous sign-on bonus. This full-time role offers a chance to make a difference in patients' smiles while enjoying the vibrant community of Bangor, Maine.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Generous paid time off

Family health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement contributions with match

Pet insurance options

Qualifications

• Passionate about orthodontic care.
• Ability to provide chairside support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality orthodontic care.
• Collaborate with providers to improve patient experience.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

Description

Ready to start a new adventure in the exciting world of dental care? PCHC’s Dental Center is seeking a passionate, motivated Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our growing team!

As an Orthodontic Dental Assistant, you will work alongside our providers to deliver high-quality, specialized orthodontic care to our patients. You will be part of an integrated care team, collaborating to improve patient experience and clinical processes. Flexibility to support the needs of the Dental Center, including providing chairside support, is essential. If you are passionate about making smiles brighter and want to work in one of the top federally reviewed dental centers, this position is for you. Apply today!

All full-time, externally hired Dental Assistants will receive a $3500 sign-on/retention bonus!

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hrs): Monday through Thursday, 7:15 am to 6:00 pm; Part-Time (37 hrs): Monday through Thursday, 7:15 am to 5:15 pm.

Benefits for Dental Assistants at PCHC include:

• Competitive pay & sign-on bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Excellent opportunities for new graduates
• Scrub allowance and personalized incentives to promote work/life balance
• Comprehensive benefits including family health insurance, dental, vision, retirement contributions with match, and pet insurance options

PCHC’s dental center is a large, well-established practice with 43 operatories, utilizing the latest oral health technology such as digital x-rays and paperless records.

• Provides preventative and specialty care, including restorative, oral surgery, prosthetics, orthodontics, and walk-in services
• Ranked by federal reviewers as one of the best, if not THE best, dental programs they have reviewed.

Penobscot Community Health Care: A non-profit organization governed by a community volunteer board, comprising sixteen practices and service sites across the Greater Bangor area, Old Town, Belfast, and Jackman. We offer a wide range of services including family medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, substance abuse, pharmacy, and healthcare for the homeless. Our integrated medical home model supports our mission to provide accessible, quality, and cost-effective healthcare, empowering individuals to achieve their personal health goals.

Living in Bangor, Maine: Enjoy a historic riverside city close to Maine’s Acadia National Park and the mid-coast region. Experience a vibrant community with outdoor recreational activities, arts, cultural venues, and family-friendly neighborhoods. Bangor has an international airport, is a short drive to Boston and Portland, and offers a high quality of life for professionals and families alike.

Interested? Apply today or request a detailed job description by emailing [e-mail].

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected characteristics. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and adhere to all federal employment laws, including rights for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please review the 'Know Your Rights' notice from the Department of Labor for more information.