Orthodontic Assistant - Brand New Pleasanton Office - Live & Smile Dental & Orthodontics - Pleasanton, CA

Who Are We? We are a multidisciplinary dental office (General, Ortho, OS, Perio) with an exceptional team who values high-quality, patient-centric care, quality communication and collaboration, and positive energy. We were voted BEST DENTIST IN DUBLIN in 2025 and are bringing that same care to our beautiful, brand new, state of the art facility in Pleasanton, and we are looking for talent to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a passion for dentistry and serving others. Additionally, this candidate should be a strong communicator , a team player , a quick learner , who has good emotional management , who is humble , positive , and solution-oriented . We are looking for someone to utilize their skill-sets, passion, and solution-based thinking to support the practice's mission to provide an environment that exceeds the expectations of our patients and dental team. We are seeking individuals to join our team who have the following qualities: Quick learner Self starter , can work independently Positive attitude, energetic, friendly Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent customer service skills Punctual, dependable Organized, detail-oriented and proactive Good work ethic Ethical, high integrity Team-oriented and accountable REQUIREMENTS: At least 2 years experience as an orthodontic assistant OAP/RDA required Experience with Open Dental software PREFERRED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Ortho records: Taking intra/extra-oral photos, xrays, alginate impressions, iTero 3D scans Ortho chairside skills: Placing separators, Removing wires, Ligating wires - lacing, steel ties, covert molar tubes, etc., Invisalign attachments, Preparing & isolating teeth for bonding, Sizing and preparing for lower fixed retainers. Lab work: Pouring & trimming models, Fabricating Essix retainers Patient education: Oral hygiene instructions, Elastics instructions and compliance assessment, Appliance instructions (braces, Invisalign, expanders, etc.) Other responsibilities: Sterilization, Maintaining a clean, sanitary, organized, and safe working environment, helping with patient charting and reviewing attached treatment codes. HOURS: Wednesdays: 9:45AM - 6:45PM Thursdays: 8:15 AM - 5:15 PM or 9:45 AM - 6:45 PM Potential to add more days and grow into a full-time position depending on skills, experience, availability, willingness to cross train with General Dentistry team and/or Admin team. Full-time employees get added benefits of Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, 401K with employee matching up to 4%. Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discount Paid sick time Work Location: In person

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