Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Growing Smile Pediatric Dentistry and Braces - Dental Assistant

Ready to bring your passion for patient care to a practice that makes dental visits genuinely fun? Growing Smile Pediatric Dentistry and Braces is looking for an energetic, patient-focused Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our booming Peabody, MA practice. In this role, you won't just be working chairside—you will be an instrumental part of transforming smiles, boosting self-esteem, and building lifelong healthy habits for kids, teens, and young adults. If you thrive in a high-energy, collaborative clinical setting and want to expand your orthodontic care skill set alongside top-tier pediatric dental specialists, we want to meet you!

Pay

$25~$30 per hour

Salary Details
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Employment Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Certified Orthodontic Assistant
• Dentrix
• Dexis
• Eaglesoft
• General Dentistry
• X-ray / Radiography Certification

Clinical Experience: Prior hands-on experience working inside an active dental clinic environment; dedicated experience in orthodontics or pediatric dentistry is highly valued.
Technical Skillset: Proven proficiency with orthodontic materials, chairside assisting techniques, dental imaging software, and taking vital signs.
Software Competency: Familiarity navigating Electronic Medical Records (EMR) like Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of current HIPAA compliance rules and strict sterilization standards.
Core Competencies: Extensive familiarity with foundational dental terminology and anatomy concepts across specialties (including general dentistry, endodontics, and prosthodontics).
Interpersonal Excellence: Phenomenal multi-tasking abilities coupled with a warm, patient, and child-friendly demeanor.

Job Description

Expert Chairside Support: Assist our orthodontists during specialized clinical procedures including bracket placement, wire changes, orthodontic band fitting, and clear aligner attachments using seamless four-handed dentistry techniques.
Advanced Digital Diagnostics: Safely capture high-quality dental X-rays and 3D digital oral scans while maintaining absolute adherence to radiation safety and aseptic protocols.
Clinic Efficiency & Sterilization: Prepare, sanitize, and stock treatment bays with specialized orthodontic instruments following strict infection control guidelines.
Digital Record Keeping: Smoothly manage patient charts, medical documentation, and treatment progression using specialized EMR platforms (Dentrix or Eaglesoft) under absolute HIPAA compliance.
Patient & Parent Education: Enthusiastically guide pediatric patients and parents through oral hygiene best practices, appliance maintenance, and clear post-op instructions.
Cross-Functional Teamwork: Collaboratively support the front-desk reception staff with appointment scheduling, updating dental coding records, and streamlining patient flow.

Benefits

A Vibrant Workplace Culture: Work inside a bright, modern, and state-of-the-art facility optimized for low-stress, fear-free dentistry.
Professional Growth: Gain direct, valuable exposure to the latest orthodontic technologies and fast-paced specialty care environments.

Jobley Bonus: $90 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobley)

Shift & Schedule

Full-Time Hours: Generally aligns with our standard patient care hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (No weekends!).

About the Practice

• Name: Growing Smile Pediatric Dentistry and Braces
• Location: 79 Lynnfield St., Peabody, MA 01960