ORTHODONTIC DENTAL ASSISTANT

Orthodontic Clinical Assistant – Full-Time (North Berkeley/Kensington)

Ferrari Larios Orthodontics is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking orthodontic practice seeking a smart, compassionate, detail-oriented and energetic orthodontic assistant to join our team.

We are more than just a smile-focused office. Our work improves sleep and breathing, which requires precision, problem-solving, and a detail-oriented mindset. We also provide advanced orthodontic care, and some procedures are more involved than in a typical orthodontic setting, so we are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a clinically sophisticated, hands-on environment. We are looking for someone who is not only caring and outgoing, but also curious, resourceful, quick to learn, open to feedback, and committed to personal growth.

This is a full-time position (4 days/week), ideal for someone who values both professional growth and work-life balance, and wants to be part of a fun, collaborative, and high performing team.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $28–$38/hour depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 401(k) with matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off & sick leave
• Employee discounts
• Continuing education & professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership and mentorship
• A fun, collaborative, and intellectually engaging team culture with events, celebrations, and conference sponsorships

What We’re Looking For

• Fast thinker and quick learner, with good judgment and strong critical thinking skills
• Compassionate and patient-centered, able to comfort anxious children and adults, including those with special needs
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable, and takes pride not in just getting the job done, but in doing it accurately, efficiently, and at a high level of quality
• Tech-savvy, comfortable with digital workflows, software, and and learning new systems
• Team player, collaborative and willing to jump in to help whenever needed
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to grow your skills in a progressive orthodontic practice
• Organized

Key Responsibilities

• General orthodontic assisting: x-rays, digital impressions, photos, bonding attachments, removing/replacing wires, placing appliances such as expanders
• Chairside assisting and accurate chart documentation
• Assisting with advanced orthodontic procedures, including MARPE and other complex appliance-based treatments
• Educating patients and parents about appliances, hygiene, and treatment success
• Managing a digital workflow (Invisalign, Asana, EasyRX, ZenOne)
• Supporting inventory management and actively participating in regular team meetings
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of patient and practice information
• Helping keep appointments running on time while maintaining a high standard of care and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience
• Orthodontic assisting experience preferred
• X-ray certification
• Coronal polishing and/or RDA license a plus

Schedule: 4 days per week, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, no weekends

Location: In-person at our North Berkeley/Kensington office (94707). Candidates must be able to commute reliably or relocate before starting.

If you’re a bright, motivated, and compassionate assistant looking for a career—not just a job—and you want to grow in a practice that values clinical excellence, teamwork, accountability, and high quality patient care, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email your resume and 2–3 career references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Berkeley, CA 94707 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Berkeley, CA 94707: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person