Orthodontic Assistant
Family Health Centers of San Diego
About the Practice
Job Description
Bonus based on performance
401(k)
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
About the Role:
Our office is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing dental team in San Diego, CA. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside an experienced orthodontist in a patient-focused practice where your skills and passion for dental care truly make a difference. If you love helping patients achieve confident, beautiful smiles, we want to hear from you! We have two office locations in Rancho Bernardo and University City, we split our days two days per week in each office- must be willing to travel.
Responsibilities:
Assist the orthodontist chairside during patient procedures including bonding, banding, and wire adjustments
Prepare and sterilize instruments and maintain a clean, organized treatment area
Take and process dental X-rays, photographs, and impressions/digital scans
Educate patients on oral hygiene, appliance care, and orthodontic treatment progress
Update and maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation
Assist with fabrication and delivery of retainers and other orthodontic appliances
Requirements:
Prior orthodontic or dental assisting experience strongly preferred
Orthdontic Assistant certification (OA), Dental Assistant certification (DA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license (California preferred)
Familiarity with orthodontic procedures, terminology, and equipment
Radiation Safety certification or willingness to obtain
Strong interpersonal skills with a warm, patient-centered chairside manner
Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
Proficiency with dental practice management software is a plus
About Us:
Our office is a trusted orthodontic practice serving the San Diego community with a commitment to exceptional, personalized care for patients of all ages. Our patients love us for our friendly atmosphere, cutting-edge treatment options, and the beautiful results we deliver. Our team members thrive in a supportive, professional environment where continued learning and career growth are always encouraged.
About Family Health Centers of San Diego
For 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has provided caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. With more than 2,500 employees spread around San Diego County, FHCSD is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the communities it serves. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low income and 29% are uninsured. We offer a range of health care services throughout the region, including: • Primary care clinics • Behavioral health facilities • Dental clinics • Vision clinics • Mobile medical units • Mobile counseling centers • Physical rehabilitation • Pharmacy • An outpatient substance use treatment program The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs have grown over the last five decades, making us: • The 10th largest community clinic organization in the nation. • The largest provider of comprehensive HIV services, school-based and mental health services in San Diego County. • The largest provider of primary care and wrap-around services to the homeless in San Diego County through the Healthcare for the Homeless program. • Designated as a Health Center Quality Leader by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). • A 2019 and 2020 Cigna Well-Being Award Recipient for our Employee Wellness Program. We are accredited by The Joint Commission, the national standard setting organization for healthcare. In addition, we received the 2013 Silver CAPE Eureka Award from the California Council for Excellence for our outstanding management and governance practices. Both reflect FHCSD’s commitment to continuous improvement by benchmarking ourselves against the best and working to improve wherever possible. FHCSD offers employees the opportunity to make a very positive difference in people’s lives. We pay competitive wages, offer excellent benefits and have a generous paid time off policy.