Benefits:
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Join Our Smile-Making Team! Orthodontic Assistant Wanted
Charles River Orthodontics | Needham, MA
Are you positive, motivated, and eager to learn? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and want to grow your skills in orthodontics, even if you’re new to the specialty? If so, we want to meet you!
Charles River Orthodontics is a private, doctor-owned orthodontic practice led by Dr. Nina Khedkar, with one beautiful location and a close-knit, supportive team. We’re looking to add a full-time Orthodontic Assistant who is hungry to learn, excited to grow, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.
No orthodontic experience? No problem! If you bring the right attitude, we’ll help you build the skills.
Position Details
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $26–$30 per hour (based on experience and performance) with generous bonus structure
Location: One location – Needham, MA
Benefits We’re Proud Of
Paid Holidays
Health insurance
Paid time off
License and CE reimbursement
Profit sharing
Employee orthodontic discounts
Free Parking
What You’ll Be Doing
Greet and provide outstanding care to our patients
Take digital x-rays, intraoral and extraoral photos, and iTero scans
Patient charting and documentation
Place and remove archwires and separators
Fit orthodontic bands and appliances
Take impressions
Prepare teeth and maintain a dry field for brackets and Invisalign attachments
Set up, break down, disinfect, and sterilize treatment areas and instruments
Fabricate Essix retainers
Provide oral hygiene and care instructions
Maintain compliance with OSHA and HIPAA standards
Assist the doctor as needed to keep appointments running smoothly
What We’re Looking For
MA Dental Assistant License
Radiology Certification
A friendly, reliable, and motivated team player
A positive attitude and eagerness to learn orthodontics
Strong attention to detail and patient care
Why You’ll Love It Here
We’re a small, supportive team that values growth, accountability, and positivity. You’ll be trained, encouraged, and appreciated and you’ll play a key role in creating confident smiles every day.
Compensation is based on experience and job performance.
We can’t wait to hear from you… apply today and take the next step in your dental career!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Continuing education credits
Employee discount
Free parking
Health insurance
License reimbursement
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person