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

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! 

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