Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Part Time

Docs-Health-; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Docs-Health- in Fort Meade, MD is seeking an experienced Orthodontic Dental Assistant to support our orthodontic team with patient care and chairside assistance.

The role focuses on precise bonding, impressions, Invisalign support, and thorough infection control while maintaining strong patient rapport. This on-site, full-time position requires current DANB license, X-ray and CPR/BLS certifications, and a commitment to safety and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant license or DANB certification.
• Minimum 2 years of orthodontic experience.
• X-Ray Certification and CPR/BLS Certification.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Real ID prior to starting.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Apply orthodontic techniques including tie bands, bonding, and standard braces
• Perform impressions and utilize Itero scanning technology
• Assist with Invisalign and 6-month Smiles procedures
• Build rapport with patients and prepare them for dental work
• Maintain excellent verbal and written communication
• Operate dental software and equipment proficiently
• Set up and break down procedures, including proper disposal of biohazards
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Adhere to all infection control procedures
• Complete daily and monthly clerical reporting

Skills

Orthodontic procedures

Impression taking

Invisalign experience

Patient communication

Dental software

Education

Dental Assistant license / DANB

X-Ray Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Itero scanner

Dental X-ray equipment

Infection control equipment

Job description

Description

Straighten Smiles, Align Your Career: Become Our Next Orthodontic Dental Assistant!

Join our state-of-the-art dental practice where we focus on building lasting relationships with our patients while providing exceptional orthodontic care. Be part of a team that values expertise, innovation, and patient satisfaction.

Schedule:

• One Tuesday & One Thursday per month: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Responsibilities:

• Apply orthodontic techniques including tie bands, bonding, and standard braces
• Perform impressions and utilize Itero scanning technology
• Assist with Invisalign and 6-month Smiles procedures
• Build rapport with patients and prepare them for dental work
• Maintain excellent verbal and written communication
• Operate dental software and equipment proficiently
• Set up and break down procedures, including proper disposal of biohazards
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Adhere to all infection control procedures
• Complete daily and monthly clerical reporting

Requirements:

• Current Dental Assistant License / DANB certification
• Minimum of 2 years of orthodontic experience
• X-Ray Certification
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Real ID prior to starting
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.