Orthodontic Assistant - Child and Adult Orthodontics - Clinton, CT

Join Our Team & Start a Career in Orthodontics! Child and Adult Orthodontics is looking for a friendly, dependable, and motivated Orthodontic Assistant to join our team! No orthodontic experience? That’s okay! We are willing to train the right person from the ground up. If you are someone who enjoys helping people, likes working with your hands, learns quickly, and wants a career where you can make a difference, we would love to hear from you. At Child and Adult Orthodontics, you’ll work alongside an experienced team while learning the skills needed to build a rewarding career in orthodontics. We take pride in providing excellent patient care while creating a positive, supportive, and team-oriented workplace. What You’ll Do As an Orthodontic Assistant, you will play an important role in helping our patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their orthodontic treatment. Your responsibilities will include: · Welcoming and building relationships with patients and families · Assisting the orthodontist with patient care and treatment · Preparing treatment rooms and equipment · Taking digital photographs and orthodontic X-rays · Providing chairside assistance during appointments · Updating patient records and charting · Sterilizing instruments and maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment · Educating patients on orthodontic care and oral hygiene · Helping keep appointments running smoothly · Working as part of a team to provide an exceptional patient experience What Makes You a Great Fit? We are looking for someone who is: · Friendly, positive, and comfortable interacting with patients · Dependable and takes pride in their work · A good communicator who enjoys working with people · Organized and able to stay focused in a busy environment · A team player who is willing to jump in and help wherever needed · Eager to learn and develop new skills · Professional, caring, and patient-focused Dental or orthodontic experience is a plus, but absolutely not required. We provide training and are more interested in finding the right person who is excited to learn. Your Schedule · Full-time position · Monday–Friday schedule · Approximately 2 evening shifts per month · Must be comfortable traveling between our four offices: Madison, Clinton, Old Saybrook & Centerbrook What We Offer We believe our employees are one of our greatest assets, and we want you to grow with us! · Competitive pay: $20–$27 per hour , based on experience · Paid on-the-job training · 401(k) with employer matching · Health Insurance · Dental Insurance · Vision Insurance · Flexible Spending Account (FSA) · Paid Time Off · Employee Discount · Uniform Allowance · Safety Equipment Provided · Opportunities to learn and grow within the practice Why Child and Adult Orthodontics? This isn’t just a job—we want to help you build a career . You’ll receive hands-on training, work alongside an experienced orthodontic team, and learn valuable clinical and patient-care skills. Whether you’re starting your first career in healthcare or bringing experience from another dental field, we will provide the support and training you need to succeed. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives every day by helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. If you’re dependable, hardworking, positive, and ready to learn, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in orthodontics. Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance On-the-job training Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Location: Clinton, CT 06413 (Required) Work Location: In person

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