Orthodontic Dental Assistant Smile Loft Dental - 1.4 Catonsville, MD Job Details Part-time $55,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Direct patient care CPR Certification Teamwork BLS Certification Dental terminology Attention to detail

Full Job Description Location:

Catonsville, MD Schedule:

Part-Time to Start —

Mondays & Fridays Compensation:

Starting at $55,000 annually, full-time equivalent

Employment Type:

Part-Time, with potential for additional hours About the Role We are seeking a skilled and dependable Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing dental team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on orthodontic experience, strong clinical skills, and the ability to provide excellent patient care in a fast-paced environment. This position will initially be part-time on Mondays and Fridays , with the potential to grow into additional hours based on practice needs and performance. Key Responsibilities Assist the orthodontist with patient examinations, procedures, and treatment. Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials. Take and process dental/orthodontic X-rays and other diagnostic records as permitted. Assist with impressions, digital scans, photographs, and orthodontic records. Assist with placement and removal of orthodontic appliances and other clinical procedures. Provide patient education on oral hygiene, orthodontic appliances, and post-treatment care. Maintain accurate and complete patient records. Ensure proper sterilization and infection-control procedures. Communicate professionally with patients, parents, and the clinical team. Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient clinical environment. Support the orthodontist and team with other clinical duties as needed. Required Qualifications Previous experience as an Orthodontic Assistant . Expanded Functions (EFDA) certification/qualification is required. Strong knowledge of orthodontic procedures, instruments, and terminology. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient care. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between the Catonsville and Glen Burnie (GB) offices as needed . Current CPR/BLS certification preferred. Schedule Monday & Friday — Part-Time to Start Additional days/hours may become available based on practice needs. Flexibility to work between the Catonsville and Glen Burnie locations is required. What We Offer Starting compensation equivalent to $55,000 annually Opportunity to grow from part-time into a larger schedule Supportive and collaborative orthodontic team Opportunity to develop your clinical and orthodontic skills Professional and patient-focused work environment Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a certified/qualified Expanded Functions Orthodontic Assistant who is confident clinically, dependable, patient-focused, and comfortable working across multiple practice locations. If you enjoy working with patients and want to grow with a busy orthodontic practice, we would love to hear from you.

Pay:

$55,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person