Orthodontic Dental Assistant-Part Time

Galleria Dental • Part-time • Herndon, Virginia, United States • $23 / hour • 2w ago

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and motivated Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our growing team! The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, teens, and adults and is comfortable working in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and set up treatment rooms and instruments.

- Assist taking Orthodontic records (photos ,xrays)

- Perfom Hands on procedures : place and remove wires, bands fitting, preparing teeth for bracket placement, impressions/scans, and retainer delivery.

- Provide patients with clear instructions regarding orthodontic appliances and oral hygiene.

- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and treatment areas according to OSHA and office protocols.

- Help with patient flow and keep appointments running efficiently.

- Communicate professionally and warmly with patients and parents.

- Assist with inventory, stocking, and maintaining a clean and organized clinical area.

- Follow all infection-control, safety, and office policies Qualifications.

- Dental assisting certification/credentials as required by state regulations.

- X-ray certification/permit as required by state regulations.

- Strong communication and customer-service skills.

- Comfortable working with children and families.

- Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.

- Positive attitude and professional appearance.

- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a busy office.

What We’re Looking For?

We want someone who is energetic, patient-focused, dependable, and enjoys being part of a team. The right person will help create a positive and welcoming experience for every patient while supporting the orthodontist and clinical team. If you love helping people feel confident about their smiles and enjoy working in a fun, team-oriented environment and have the hands -on orthodontic qualifications we are looking for , we’d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

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