Orthodontic Clinical Assiistant

Career Opportunities•Wayne, NJ

5d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Smiles by Lorino is hiring a clinical assistant to support orthodontic care at its Long Hill and Wayne/Franklin Lakes, New Jersey offices. The role supports Dr. Rob Lorino and registered assistants, helps keep appointments and clinic operations running smoothly, and includes patient care, imaging, recordkeeping, sterilization, and room turnover. Orthodontic experience is not required; training is provided. Clinical duties are performed in accordance with New Jersey dental assisting regulations, applicable credentials, and required supervision. The position is available full-time across both offices or part-time at one home office. Full-time staff work one office per day: Mondays and Thursdays in Long Hill, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and every other Friday in Wayne/Franklin Lakes, on a schedule of four days one week and five the next. Part-time staff work at Long Hill on Mondays and Thursdays or at Wayne/Franklin Lakes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and every other Friday. The role is in person and pays $21–$25 per hour, depending on experience. Paid sick leave is provided under New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Active New Jersey Dental Radiologic Technologist license.
Attention to detail and ability to stay organized.
Comfort working in a busy, fast-paced schedule.
Positive attitude and dependability.
Ability to stand 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

Dental or orthodontic office experience.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Experience with dental imaging or practice management software.

Responsibilities

Set up chairs, instruments, and materials before each patient appointment.
Assist Dr. Lorino and registered assistants with suction, retraction, isolation, passing instruments, and use of the curing light.
Trial-size bands and wires on study models.
Take x-rays using a New Jersey radiology license.
Take intraoral and extraoral photographs.
Keep patient records complete and ready for the doctor.
Greet patients, help them get settled, and make them feel at ease.
Coach patients and parents on brushing around brackets, appliance care, and retainer wear.
Clean and sterilize instruments according to infection-control and OSHA protocols.
Turn over rooms quickly and keep them clean and stocked.
Monitor supplies and report items running low.
Coordinate with the front office on patient flow and participate in team meetings and trainings.