Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Pay: $24-$30/hour, DOE
Schedule: Part-time. Ortho is on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and some Saturdays as needed.

*PLEASE NOTE, This position supports orthodontic services across multiple offices and requires flexibility to travel to all locations. We currently provide orthodontic care at five sites—East LA, Pico Rivera, Lynwood, Inglewood, and Westchester—on a rotating monthly schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work at all five locations, as assignments will vary based on the monthly orthodontic schedule.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of ortho experience.

About the Role: We are a fast-growing dental company in Los Angeles County. Our state-of-the-art dental practice is seeking a talented & enthusiastic Orthodontic Assistants.

Key Responsibilities: The core duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform orthodontic adjustments
• Prepare teeth for bonding and debanding
• Assist in the placement and removal of appliances
• Sterilize instruments and operatories
• Take digital radiographs and full records
• Take alginate impressions
• Fixed retainer fabrication and cementation
• Bracket set-up/placement
• Charting of patient information
• Impressions for study models
• Placement of space maintainers
• Communicate with patients regarding treatment and oral hygiene
• Maintain and manage patient records in compliance with HIPPA
• Select and pre-size orthodontic bands & arch wires prescribed by the orthodontist
• Remove and re-cement properly contoured and fitting loose bands that are not permanently attached to any appliance
• Assist orthodontist with orthodontic treatment
• Encourage, educate, and motivate patients to follow the recommendations of the doctor.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 1+ year of related experience
• An active OA or RDA License
• A current CPR certification

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• PTO, sick hours

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Orthodontics: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Orthodontic Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles County, CA (Required)

Work Location: In person