Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Join the Tanna Fam!

We’re Tanna Orthodontics & Dental Associates. Our patients are family, and our motto is “Live Life Smiling.” We’re looking for a certified assistant who is warm, reliable, and outgoing, and who loves working with kids, teens, parents, and our community.

What you’ll do in the chair

• Assist Dr. Tanna and Dr. Patel, so every visit runs smoothly and on time
• Help with braces and aligner appointments
• Take digital scans and records right the first time
• Keep every room clean and ready, following our sterilization and infection-control protocols
• Explain what’s happening in plain, friendly language

Beyond the chair

• Post to our social channels and celebrate patient milestones, with written permission first [CHECK THIS: platforms and posts per week]
• Help plan and run community events, like school and sports sponsorships [CHECK THIS: events per quarter]
• Build friendly relationships with schools, coaches, and local businesses

What you’ll need

• One of the following: 
  
  
  • Orthodontic Assistant (OA) permit
• • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license
• • Dental assisting certificate (minimum)
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• x-ray certificate, CPR/BLS
• Dependable attendance
• Comfortable with social media and basic photo editing on a phone
• Able to work some events outside office hours 

Nice to have

• Orthodontic experience
• Canva or similar design tools
• Bilingual in English, Spanish and/or Mandarin

You’ll be a great fit if you

• Get energy from being around people
• Are warm with nervous kids and parents
• Stay calm when the schedule gets busy
• Enjoy sharing our story online
• Learn fast and take feedback well

New grads welcome