Pediatric Orthodontic Assistant — Impactful Kid Care

Hero Practice Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus opportunities

PTO and paid holidays

Career growth within your practice and

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Job summary

Kids Dental Place & Orthodontics in Van Nuys, CA is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to provide efficient, high-quality care. This role reports to the Lead Orthodontic Assistant and offers generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities along with PTO, holidays, and full benefits.

Salary pay range is $18-$26/hr. The position focuses on patient records, radiographs, charting, patient education, instrument sterilization, and maintaining a clean, welcoming practice for underserved children.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents.
• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Experience working in a dental office is preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records.
• Obtain radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist.
• Write accurate chart notes matching services performed.
• Educate patients and parents on good oral health and build friendly relationships.
• Sterilize dental instruments and keep workstations OSHA-compliant.
• Keep the practice clean and presentable (restrooms, lobby, floors).
• Support the mission by contributing to high-quality, compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services for underserved children.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Dental office experience

Radiography knowledge

Education

BLS CPR certification

Tools

e-Clinical Works (eCW)

Job description

Kids Dental Place & Orthodontics in Van Nuys, CA is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to provide efficient, high-quality care. This role reports to the Lead Orthodontic Assistant and offers generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities along with PTO, holidays, and full benefits.

Salary pay range is $18-$26/hr. The position focuses on patient records, radiographs, charting, patient education, instrument sterilization, and maintaining a clean, welcoming practice for underserved children.