Part-Time Orthodontic Assistant – Wave Dental Specialists (Dearborn Heights, MI)

Company: Wave Dental Professionals
Location: Inkster
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Part-time Description Part-Time Orthodontic Assistant – Wave Dental Specialists (Dearborn Heights, MI) Consistent Schedule | Multi-Specialty Practice | 401(k) Eligible Wave Dental Specialists in Dearborn Heights, Michigan is seeking a Part-Time Orthodontic Assistant to work directly with our in-house orthodontist in a busy, collaborative multi-specialty practice . Our team includes two periodontists, an oral surgeon, an endodontist, a prosthodontist, and two pediatric dentists , offering a dynamic and well-supported clinical environment. Schedule This is a rotating part-time schedule : Week 1: Monday & Wednesday Week 2: Tuesday & Thursday Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Part-time to start , with the opportunity to transition to full-time for the right fit. Position Responsibilities Assist the orthodontist chairside Take and process digital x-rays Support orthodontic procedures and patient flow Maintain instruments, sterilization, and operatory setup Provide excellent patient care and education Work collaboratively within a multi-specialty team Requirements X-ray certificate or current Michigan RDA license required Prior orthodontic assisting experience preferred , but not required Strong teamwork and communication skills Professional, reliable, and patient-focused Benefits 401(k) eligibility — even for part-time employees Opportunity for growth within a multi-specialty practice Pathway to full-time employment for the right candidate If you’re an orthodontic assistant—or a dental assistant interested in growing within orthodontics—this is a great opportunity to join a respected, specialty-driven practice. Apply today to join Wave Dental Specialists! indeedwavedp Requirements Education and Training High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession. Valid X-ray certificate. Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements). CPR & first aid certificate. FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt Reports to: Operations Manager

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