Orthodontic Assistant — Patient-Focused Practice

Job overview

The Orthodontic Assistant role is full-time and onsite in Santa Monica, CA, with pay stated as $22–$32 per hour in the listing headline and $22–$30 per hour in the detailed role text. Alinea Orthodontics is a boutique orthodontic studio focused on clinical excellence and patient connection. Working chairside with Dr. Ortiz, the assistant supports orthodontic procedures and helps deliver attentive patient care. The role also maintains instruments and clinical spaces, captures patient records, and coordinates with the front desk and treatment coordinator.

What you'll do

• Assist chairside during bonding, adjustments, debonds, and scans
• prepare and sterilize instruments
• maintain a clean and organized clinical environment
• take X-rays, photos, and iTero scans
• provide attentive patient service
• collaborate with the front desk and treatment coordinator.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

orthodontic assistant

orthodontics

chairside assisting

dental assistant

x-rays

itero scans

instrument sterilization

patient care

santa monica ca

alinea orthodontics

full-time

$22–$32/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Consistent hours, supportive team culture, professional development and training, and an opportunity to join a growing orthodontic practice.

Why this role

An orthodontic assistant or registered dental assistant license is required; entry-level dental assistants interested in growing into orthodontics are welcome.

About the employer

Alinea Orthodontics is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.