Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Part Time

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

DOCS Health is seeking an orthodontic dental assistant to support our orthodontic team with bonding, impressions, and Invisalign workflows. You will engage patients, perform sterilization, and help with daily operations using our dental software and Itero technology.

The role requires a valid Dental Assistant license or DANB certification, X-ray and CPR/BLS credentials, and at least two years of orthodontic experience. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant License / DANB certification.
• Minimum of 2 years orthodontic experience.
• X-Ray Certification and CPR/BLS required.

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

Patient communication

Infection control

Sterilization procedures

Education

Dental Assistant License / DANB certification

X-Ray Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Itero scanning

Dental software

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

• Two Fridays per month: 8:00 AM – 5:00 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.