Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant (2+ yrs exp required)

Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant (2+ yrs exp required)

Vargas Orthodontics | Jupiter, FL | $19–$24/hour

Are you an energetic, positive orthodontic assistant who loves working with patients, being part of a great team, and making people feel confident about their smiles?

Vargas Orthodontics is looking for an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team!

This is primarily a clinical chairside position, with an exciting opportunity for someone who also enjoys representing our practice at community events, creating social media content, and helping us build relationships in our community.

We believe in hiring for attitude and training for skill. Experience is important, but we're looking for someone who is dependable, personable, coachable, and genuinely enjoys working with people.

What You'll Do

Clinical Care

• Assist with orthodontic adjustments, bonding, debonds, appliance deliveries, retainer checks, and other clinical procedures
• Take digital scans and diagnostic records
• Provide excellent patient education and home-care instructions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked clinical area
• Follow sterilization and infection-control protocols
• Work efficiently with the entire clinical team to keep the day running smoothly

Patient Experience

• Make patients feel comfortable, welcomed, and cared for
• Build relationships with patients and parents throughout treatment
• Help patients understand their orthodontic care
• Recognize opportunities to improve the patient experience and connect patients with the doctor when they have questions

Community & Practice Engagement

• Represent Vargas Orthodontics at local school events, health fairs, charity runs, and community activities
• Help create fun, HIPAA-compliant photos and videos for our social media
• Participate in team events and practice initiatives
• Help celebrate patient milestones and contribute to our positive office culture

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

Positive & Energetic – You bring good energy to the office and enjoy working with people.

Dependable – Your teammates can count on you to show up, be prepared, and do your part.

Patient-Focused – You genuinely care about making patients feel comfortable and confident.

Team-Oriented – You understand that a great orthodontic office requires everyone to pitch in.

Detail-Oriented – You take pride in doing things correctly, from scans and records to clinical procedures and sterilization.

Growth-Minded – You're eager to learn, accept feedback, and continue developing your skills.

Socially Confident – You're comfortable talking with patients, parents, coworkers, and members of our community.

Orthodontic experience is preferred, but we're willing to train the right person with the right attitude.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Vargas Orthodontics, we're serious about providing exceptional patient care—but we also believe work should be fun.

We celebrate birthdays and work anniversaries, recognize achievements, work toward goals together, and genuinely enjoy being part of a team.

What we offer:

• $19–$24/hour, based on experience and skills
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Orthodontic benefits for you and your family
• Uniform allowance
• Paid continuing education and training
• Team bonus opportunities
• A positive, supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth

Schedule: Full-time or part-time
Location: In person – Jupiter, FL

Interested in Joining Our Team?

Apply with your resume and tell us a little about yourself! We'd love to meet someone who wants to do more than just assist—we're looking for someone who wants to make a difference in our patients' experience and be part of something special.

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
• Orthodontic assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Dental Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jupiter, FL 33458 (Required)

Work Location: In person