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Orthodontic Assistant

$26 - $30 per hour

Charles River Orthodontics

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Smile-Making Team! Orthodontic Assistant Wanted

Charles River Orthodontics | Needham, MA

Are you positive, motivated, and eager to learn? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and want to grow your skills in orthodontics, even if you’re new to the specialty? If so, we want to meet you!

Charles River Orthodontics is a private, doctor-owned orthodontic practice led by Dr. Nina Khedkar, with one beautiful location and a close-knit, supportive team. We’re looking to add a full-time Orthodontic Assistant who is hungry to learn, excited to grow, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

No orthodontic experience? No problem! If you bring the right attitude, we’ll help you build the skills.

Position Details

  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Pay: $26–$30 per hour (based on experience and performance) with generous bonus structure
  • Location: One location – Needham, MA

Benefits We’re Proud Of

  • Paid Holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • License and CE reimbursement
  • Profit sharing
  • Employee orthodontic discounts
  • Free Parking

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Greet and provide outstanding care to our patients
  • Take digital x-rays, intraoral and extraoral photos, and iTero scans
  • Patient charting and documentation
  • Place and remove archwires and separators
  • Fit orthodontic bands and appliances
  • Take impressions
  • Prepare teeth and maintain a dry field for brackets and Invisalign attachments
  • Set up, break down, disinfect, and sterilize treatment areas and instruments
  • Fabricate Essix retainers
  • Provide oral hygiene and care instructions
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA and HIPAA standards
  • Assist the doctor as needed to keep appointments running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

  • MA Dental Assistant License
  • Radiology Certification
  • A friendly, reliable, and motivated team player
  • A positive attitude and eagerness to learn orthodontics
  • Strong attention to detail and patient care

Why You’ll Love It Here

We’re a small, supportive team that values growth, accountability, and positivity. You’ll be trained, encouraged, and appreciated and you’ll play a key role in creating confident smiles every day.

Compensation is based on experience and job performance.

We can’t wait to hear from you… apply today and take the next step in your dental career!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Continuing education credits
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • License reimbursement
  • On-the-job training
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off

License/Certification:

  • X-Ray Certification (Required)
  • Registered Dental Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

Vacancy posted 24 days ago
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