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Orthodontic Dental Assistant – UHC Staffing

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Location: Parkville, MD

Start Date: 11-09-2026

End Date: 11-09-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 1:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Hours per Week: 38

Candidate Pay Rate: $35.00 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Welcome and seat patients, making every visit feel calm and comfortable from the moment they walk in
  • Assist the orthodontist chairside during exams, adjustments, and appliance placements
  • Prepare and sterilize instruments and treatment trays to keep every procedure safe and smooth
  • Take and develop dental radiographs and intraoral images as directed
  • Fit and educate patients on braces, retainers, and other orthodontic appliances
  • Keep treatment rooms stocked, organized, and ready for the next patient
  • Document patient care accurately in the practice management system
  • Guide patients and families through aftercare instructions with patience and a friendly smile

Qualifications

  • Active Orthodontic Assisting certification (ortho certified is a must for this role)
  • Dental Assisting experience, ideally in an orthodontic setting
  • Current Maryland Dental Assistant credentials as required by the state
  • Radiography certification or willingness to maintain current credentials
  • Strong communication skills and a genuinely caring bedside manner
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced, team oriented clinical environment
  • Reliable, detail oriented, and ready to jump in and help wherever needed

Knowledge & Skills

  • Orthodontic Assisting techniques and chairside workflow
  • Sterilization and infection control best practices
  • Dental radiography and imaging basics
  • Patient education around braces and retainers
  • Practice management software and accurate charting
  • Team communication and a positive, can-do attitude

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
  • 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
  • Competitive weekly pay so you can count on steady income
  • Licensure and certification support and reimbursement
  • Referral bonus program that rewards you for bringing great people aboard
  • A supportive, welcoming clinical team that genuinely values YOU

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Orthodontic Dental Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

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