Orthodontic Assistant

Job post summary: Orthodontic Assistant (PART-TIME)

Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour (commensurate based on experience)

Job description:

Our small orthodontic office is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented individual to join our clinical team. We are looking for a dedicated, positive person to become an orthodontic assistant with our practice. We strive to provide care to our patients that we would want to receive ourselves. If this is the environment you are looking to work in, please submit your application! Please indicate on your resume any relevant experience that you have!

JOB DESCRIPTION & DUTIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):

• Communication with patients regarding treatment and oral hygiene

• Charting of patient information
• Taking digital radiographs
• Intra-oral scanning
• Assisting with orthodontic adjustments
• Preparing teeth for bonding and debonding
• Assisting in the placement and removal of appliances
• Sterilizing instruments and operatories
• Encouraging, educating, and motivating patients to follow the recommendations of the Doctor
• Bracket card set-up/placement
• Orthodontic lab experience
• Managing a fast-paced patient schedule/Scheduling patients

What we offer:

A PART-TIME position (Specifically Mondays 8AM-5:30PM, Thursdays 8AM-5:30PM and Fridays 6:30AM-2:30PM) as an orthodontic assistant with the opportunity to work in a fun, high-energy, professional, and team-oriented environment. Approximately 25 hours per week.

• Our normal patient schedule is Monday-Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm and Fridays from 7:00am to 2:00pm. No weekends or evenings. Summer hours are Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm and Friday's 7am-2pm.

Contact:

• Please provide a current copy of your resume and email to

  jordan@ajsmiles.com

• Hourly rate commensurate based on experience.

Qualifications and Skills

Orthodontic assisting experience, Dental Radiography licensure for NJ required, RDA certification in NJ, limited lab and sterilization experience

Salary: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour based on experience and credentials.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Experience:

• Orthodontic Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NJ Dental X-Ray Certification 
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Work Location: In person