Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Part Time

DOCS Health • Fort Leavenworth, KS

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About The Position

DOCS Health is hiring a part-time Orthodontic Dental Assistant for a state-of-the-art dental practice at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The practice is part of Army and Air Force Exchange Services and serves military families and military veterans. It emphasizes a family feel, building relationships with patients, and providing high-quality care.

The assistant helps prepare patients for dental work and supports orthodontic procedures, including standard braces and Invisalign-related services. Duties also include preparing and cleaning the treatment area, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, following infection-control procedures, handling biohazards properly, and completing routine clerical reports. Candidates receiving a conditional offer must undergo a background check, including a criminal-record check, and drug screening. DOCS Health uses E-Verify and states its commitment to equal employment opportunity and compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Requirements

• Current Dental Assistant Radiology License / DANB.
• At least two years of experience.
• X-ray certification.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Real ID before starting.
• CPR/BLS.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with dental software and equipment.
• Familiarity with tie bands, placing bonding, impressions if applicable, iTero scanning, Invisalign, 6-Month Smiles, and standard braces.

Nice To Haves

• Expanded-duty dental assistant.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with patients and help provide quality care.
• Prepare patients for dental work.
• Assist with orthodontic procedures involving tie bands, bonding, impressions when applicable, iTero scanning, Invisalign, 6-Month Smiles, and standard braces.
• Set up and break down treatment areas, disposing of biohazards properly.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Follow all infection-control procedures.
• Complete daily and monthly clerical reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed