Orthodontic Assistant (RDA or LRDA-O)

Career Opportunities•Wayne, NJ

5d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Smiles by Lorino is hiring an orthodontic assistant to work with Dr. Rob Lorino at its Long Hill and Wayne/Franklin Lakes, New Jersey offices. The role is available full-time across both offices or part-time at one home office, and is in person in a clinical orthodontic setting. Compensation is $29–$32 per hour, depending on experience, with paid sick leave under New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law. The assistant prepares treatment rooms and instruments, supports Dr. Lorino with orthodontic procedures within the employee’s New Jersey scope of practice, and helps appointments run smoothly. The role also involves welcoming and educating patients and parents, taking photos, impressions, diagnostic records and x-rays, maintaining accurate charts and notes, following sterilization, infection-control and OSHA protocols, and coordinating patient flow and supplies with the team. The full-time schedule spans both offices: Mondays and Thursdays in Long Hill, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and every other Friday in Wayne/Franklin Lakes. This means working four days one week and five the next, at one office per day. The part-time option is based at one office: Long Hill on Mondays and Thursdays, or Wayne/Franklin Lakes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and every other Friday. Clinical duties must be performed in accordance with New Jersey dental assisting regulations, applicable credentials, and required supervision. The position involves extended standing, lifting and moving supplies up to 35 pounds, frequent bending and reaching, moving around the clinic, and strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Active New Jersey Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Limited Registered Dental Assistant in Orthodontics (LRDA-O) registration.
Active New Jersey Dental Radiologic Technologist license.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Comfort working with a busy, fast-paced schedule.
Positive attitude and dependability.
Standing for extended periods.
Ability to lift and move supplies up to 35 pounds.
Strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Frequent bending, reaching, and moving around the clinic.

Nice To Haves

Orthodontic or dental assisting experience; experience is not required.
Familiarity with orthodontic instruments and appliances.
Experience with dental imaging and practice management software.
Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Set up chairs, instruments, and materials so appointments start smoothly.
Work alongside Dr. Lorino on bonding, wire changes, adjustments, debonds, and appliance delivery within the New Jersey scope of practice.
Help keep the schedule moving and reduce patient wait times.
Greet patients, get them settled, and help them feel at home.
Coach patients and parents on brushing around brackets, appliance care, and wearing retainers.
Answer patient questions with patience and warmth.
Take photos, impressions, and diagnostic records.
Take x-rays using a New Jersey radiology license.
Keep patient charts and clinical notes accurate and up to date.
Follow sterilization, infection-control, and OSHA protocols.
Turn rooms over promptly and keep them clean and stocked.
Monitor supplies and flag items that are running low.
Coordinate with the front office on patient flow and participate in team meetings, trainings, and continuing education.