Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Jeffrey Kwong Orthodontics - El Dorado Hills, CA

A predictable schedule, a clinical team that has your back, and work that makes a real difference in people’s lives. We’re hiring an Orthodontic Assistant at Jeffrey Kwong Orthodontics. This is a chairside role. You’ll work directly alongside our orthodontist, Dr. Jeff, supporting patient care from the moment someone sits down to the moment they walk out smiling. People who take pride in clinical precision, stay composed when the day gets full, and step up without being asked tend to do well here. Your Schedule Regular: Mon, Tue, Wed: 8:00am – 5:00pm | 1-hour lunch Thu: 7:00am – 4:00pm | 1-hour lunch Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm | 1-hour lunch Summer (June through mid-August): Mon, Wed: 8:00am – 5:00pm | 1-hour lunch Tue, Thu: 7:00am – 3:30pm | 40-minute lunch Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm | 1-hour lunch Full-time, 35–40 hours/week. What We Offer Salary range: [INSERT RANGE] based on experience Medical stipend, retirement plan, paid holidays, PTO, and sick pay Orthodontic treatment for you and your family Production-based bonus opportunity. When the practice does well, the team shares in it Hands-on mentorship from an experienced clinical lead Continuing education support to advance your certifications and career What You’ll Do Assist chairside during bonding, adjustments, appliance fittings, and removals Greet and seat patients, evaluate oral hygiene, and support comfort throughout treatment Take X-rays, digital impressions (iTero), and intraoral and extraoral photographs Document treatment records accurately and keep practice systems current Follow all sterilization, infection control, and OSHA/CDC protocols without exception Educate patients on oral hygiene, appliance care, and what to expect during treatment Prepare models, fabricate retainers, and support indirect bonding prep Manage inventory, supplies, and clinical spaces with ownership Who Thrives Here Prior experience as a dental or orthodontic assistant is preferred. RDA or OA certification is a strong plus. If your X-ray cert or infection control course is still in progress, apply anyway. We have access to courses and we invest in the right people. How quickly we can move depends on where you are in the process, so be upfront about that in your application. You manage your chair, and your time without being prompted and you chip in to help your fellow teammates when you don't have a patient. You communicate clearly with patients and teammates. You handle sensitive clinical procedures calmly, and you understand that reliability and professionalism aren’t optional in a patient-facing role. We’re a team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together, and that enjoyment comes from how seriously we take the work. If relationships built through shared excellence and mutual respect sound like your kind of environment, you’ll feel right at home. This role may not be the right fit if: One thing worth knowing going in: we run around 60 patients a day and the team moves with purpose from open to close. If a high-volume clinical environment is where you do your best work, you’ll feel that from day one. If a slower, more independent pace is what you’re looking for right now, this role may not be the right match at this time. El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. In-person only. Reliable commute required. Come work somewhere your clinical skills and your care for patients are noticed every day. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance Experience: Dental office: 1 year (Preferred) Chairside assisting: 2 years (Preferred) Language: English (Required) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Ability to Commute: El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (Required) Work Location: In person

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