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Retainer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Account Executive

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Retainer Support: Provides strong project management support across retainer accounts, focusing on execution accuracy and timeline discipline. * New Business & Growth Support: Provides project ...

Account Executive

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Retainer Support: Provides strong project management support across retainer accounts, focusing on execution accuracy and timeline discipline. * New Business & Growth Support: Provides project ...

Orthodontic Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Bonding banding, de-bonding, making clear retainer, impressions. The following skills are a important to us as well: * 3D Scanning (itero) * Spanish fluency * Dental Health Maintenance * Use of ...

Orthodontic Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Bonding banding, de-bonding, making clear retainer, impressions. The following skills are a important to us as well: * 3D Scanning (itero) * Spanish fluency * Dental Health Maintenance * Use of ...

Assembler

Orange, CA

$19.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Subtract the correct number of retainers used from retainer inventory and adjust quantities if any errors are made. * Label final products with lot number, part number, and quantity. * Combine final ...

Orthodontic Assistant

Newhall, CA · On-site

$21 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Bonding banding, de-bonding, making clear retainer, impressions. The following skills are a important to us as well: * 3D Scanning (itero) * Spanish fluency * Dental Health Maintenance * Use of ...

Orthodontic Assistant

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Bonding banding, de-bonding, making clear retainer, impressions. The following skills are a important to us as well: * 3D Scanning (itero) * Spanish fluency * Dental Health Maintenance * Use of ...

Orthodontic Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bonding banding, de-bonding, making clear retainer, impressions. The following skills are a important to us as well: * 3D Scanning (itero) * Spanish fluency * Dental Health Maintenance * Use of ...

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How much do retainer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for retainer in California is $73,717.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,700.00 and $83,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical work arrangements and expectations for someone working on retainer?

Working as a Retainer usually involves an ongoing contractual relationship with clients, where you provide services or expertise on a regular basis, often in exchange for a fixed monthly or annual fee. This arrangement allows for flexibility, but also means you must be consistently available to address client needs, respond to requests promptly, and proactively offer guidance or solutions. Retainers often communicate frequently with client teams, manage multiple priorities, and may need to adapt quickly to shifting project scopes or environments. Over time, this continuous engagement can provide stability and opportunities to deepen industry knowledge or advance within the organization or consulting field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the retainer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Retainer, it is essential to have a background in legal or consulting services, with expertise in client management and specific industry knowledge relevant to the retained field. Familiarity with case management systems, project tracking tools, and sometimes certifications such as a law degree or relevant consulting qualifications can be required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and discretion help Retainers build trust and maintain long-term client relationships. These skills and qualifications are crucial for consistently delivering high-value services, managing multiple client expectations, and sustaining ongoing business engagements.

What is a retainer?

A Retainer job typically refers to a role where an individual or company is paid a fixed fee regularly to provide ongoing services as needed. This arrangement is common in legal, consulting, and creative industries, where clients require consistent access to expertise without hiring a full-time employee. Retainers offer stability for both the service provider and the client, ensuring availability and commitment. The scope of work and payment structure are usually outlined in a contract.

What are the most commonly searched types of Retainer jobs in California?

The most popular types of Retainer jobs in California are:

Infographic showing various Retainer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,717 per year, or $35.4 per hour.

Orthodontic Records Technician

WOW! Smiles

Watsonville, CA • On-site

$23/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

Description

Primary Responsibilities:

In addition to the clinical duties listed below, the records technician enhances patient care by

greeting and welcoming all new patients into the practice. Must keep informed and updated on

HIPAA and OSHA regulations.


Patient Management:

  • Interact in a positive manner with patients at all times.
  • Maintain a pleasant, caring, people-oriented team attitude at all times.

Clinical:

  • Maintain a neat and orderly office and lab area where you function and help others when necessary.
  • Fabricate removable appliances under the direction of the office manager.
  • Assist in the evaluation of fit esthetics as needed.
  • Learn to deliver retainers, do retainer check appointments, and take impressions to assist the clinic when available and necessary.
  • Pour impressions intended for retainers and study models.
  • Familiarize yourself with clinical assistant duties and responsibilities and substitute when necessary.
  • Seat and set up patients for to OA, deliver retainers, take impressions, and take chair side records as necessary.
  • Learn to take intra-oral scans for touch-up and retainer programs.
  • Assist with sterilization and restocking of instruments between records when available and necessary.
  • Be knowledgeable with instrument and supply ID to help with restocking in the clinics.
  • Be available on Non-doctor days for patient care.
  • Records management.
  • Take patient photographs, panoramic, cephalometric x-rays; upload them onto the patient's chart; and print them for diagnostic purposes for the treatment coordinator an orthodontist.
  • Handle patient information in compliance with legal requirements, including HIPAA regulations.

Communications:

  • Maintain open communication with the doctor(s), treatment coordinators, front desk, and office manager.
  • Ship and receive all outside lab cases.
  • Review and double check the following week's deliveries as well as check for updates in the schedule daily.
  • Maintain open communication with the doctor(s), office manager, outside lab and other agencies that we work with.
  • Inventory/Maintenance Management/Daily Checklist.
  • Monitor inventory of required and necessary records materials, instruments and equipment.
  • Be knowledgeable about all equipment, its maintenance and servicing needs.
  • Maintain equipment in record/lab areas and perform overall maintenance of dental equipment.
  • Maintain x-ray processor.
  • Arrange for repairs when necessary.
  • Develop and maintain daily and weekly maintenance schedule.
  • Providing management a monthly maintenance report.
  • Fold and put Cintas towels away in designated area.
  • Prep milk bath, ultrasonic solution, impression trays, turn on LISA/Statim machines, turn on electronics (TV and computers), prepare debond projects, process all instruments and impression trays, complete lunch and end of duties checklist, check schedule one week out to ensure appliances have been delivered, and ensure retainers are made prior to appointment date and time.

Sales & Marketing:

  • Assist the marketing team in both internal and external marketing initiatives.
  • Staff minimum of two marketing events per quarter.
  • Represent the company throughout the community.
  • Office Participation.
  • Be an active participant in team meetings.
  • Agree to, and work by, the team principles outlined in your training packet.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by management and doctor.

Requirements

  • X-ray license is a plus.
  • Able to travel to all SB location (Monterey, Watsonville, Salinas, and Soledad).
  • Infection Control and Dental Practice Certificates a plus.
  • May be required to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Active movement throughout the day: sitting, walking, standing, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, etc. (not a sedentary position).
  • Vision: close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Hearing: able to satisfactory communicate with patients, doctor, and other staff members to ensure verbal communication is clearly understood, or a satisfactory-equivalent method of communication.
  • Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment.
  • May be required to administer CPR.
  • Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation.