Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Part Time

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

DOCS Health in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a part-time Orthodontic Dental Assistant to support our state-of-the-art practice. You will assist with braces, Invisalign, Itero scans, patient prep, and infection control.

You should have a current dental assistant license/DANB, X-ray and CPR/BLS, and be willing to obtain a Real ID. A minimum of 2 years of orthodontic experience and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant License / DANB certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of orthodontic experience.
• X-Ray Certification.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Must obtain Real ID before 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 experience

Sterilization procedures

Infection control

Patient communication

Invisalign experience

Education

Dental Assistant Certification / DANB

X-Ray Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Itero scanning

Job description

Job Type

Part-time

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.

Salary Description

$23.15 - $29.08 per hour based on experience