full-time 17 hours ago
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
McKenna & Caban Family Orthodontics
666 Bliss Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106
24 - 32/hr
About the Practice
11 Team Members
Dolphin Software
Office Tour & Photos
Job Description
McKenna & Caban Family Orthodontics is looking for a dependable, personable Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our team. We care about providing excellent treatment and making patients feel comfortable, informed, and welcome at every visit.
Our ideal candidate enjoys working with patients of all ages, takes initiative, and works well with others. Orthodontic experience is strongly preferred, but we’re open to a dental assistant who is eager to learn.
Responsibilities
Assist orthodontists during procedures, including bracket placement, adjustments, and appliance delivery.
Prepare treatment areas, instruments, and materials for appointments.
Take digital scans, patient photographs, and dental X-rays.
Document treatment, patient updates, and doctor instructions accurately in Dolphin.
Explain oral hygiene, braces and aligner care, and appliance instructions to patients and parents.
Sterilize instruments and follow infection control and safety protocols.
Assist with lab cases, track appliances, and help ensure materials are ready for upcoming appointments.
Help maintain clinical supplies and a clean, organized workspace.
Communicate with clinical and administrative team members to keep appointments running smoothly.
Qualifications
Previous orthodontic assisting experience preferred
Appropriate Massachusetts dental assisting credentials.
Strong communication skills and a friendly, patient-focused approach.
Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy clinic.
Dependability, a willingness to learn, and a team-oriented attitude.
Experience with Dolphin, EasyRx, and digital scanners is helpful.
Ability to work at our different office locations as scheduled.
Position Details
Job type: Full time - 32 hours
Schedule: 4, 8 hour days
Office locations: Feeding Hills, Longmeadow, Chicopee, Belchertown, and Springfield
If you’re looking for a practice where you can build relationships with patients and contribute to a team that takes pride in its work, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply through Indeed with your resume only.
Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
How many years of Orthodontic Experience do you have?
This position requires travel between all of our offices, can you do that?
What’s one thing you do that makes a busy workday better for the people around you?
Work Location: In person
Our ideal candidate enjoys working with patients of all ages, takes initiative, and works well with others. Orthodontic experience is strongly preferred, but we’re open to a dental assistant who is eager to learn.
Responsibilities
Assist orthodontists during procedures, including bracket placement, adjustments, and appliance delivery.
Prepare treatment areas, instruments, and materials for appointments.
Take digital scans, patient photographs, and dental X-rays.
Document treatment, patient updates, and doctor instructions accurately in Dolphin.
Explain oral hygiene, braces and aligner care, and appliance instructions to patients and parents.
Sterilize instruments and follow infection control and safety protocols.
Assist with lab cases, track appliances, and help ensure materials are ready for upcoming appointments.
Help maintain clinical supplies and a clean, organized workspace.
Communicate with clinical and administrative team members to keep appointments running smoothly.
Qualifications
Previous orthodontic assisting experience preferred
Appropriate Massachusetts dental assisting credentials.
Strong communication skills and a friendly, patient-focused approach.
Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy clinic.
Dependability, a willingness to learn, and a team-oriented attitude.
Experience with Dolphin, EasyRx, and digital scanners is helpful.
Ability to work at our different office locations as scheduled.
Position Details
Job type: Full time - 32 hours
Schedule: 4, 8 hour days
Office locations: Feeding Hills, Longmeadow, Chicopee, Belchertown, and Springfield
If you’re looking for a practice where you can build relationships with patients and contribute to a team that takes pride in its work, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply through Indeed with your resume only.
Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
How many years of Orthodontic Experience do you have?
This position requires travel between all of our offices, can you do that?
What’s one thing you do that makes a busy workday better for the people around you?
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Teamwork
• Patient care
• Attention to detail
• Multitasking
• Patient interaction
• Patient care
• Attention to detail
• Multitasking
• Patient interaction
About McKenna & Caban Family Orthodontics
McKenna & Caban Family Orthodontics is a multi-location orthodontic practice serving families throughout New England, with offices in Longmeadow, Feeding Hills, Chicopee, Belchertown, and Springfield, Massachusetts. The practice combines more than 100 years of orthodontic experience with modern digital technology and personalized treatment planning. Its compassionate team provides braces, clear aligners, and Invisalign treatment for children, teens, and adults in a warm, patient-focused environment.