Bilingual Traveling Orthodontic Assistant

Community Dental Partners; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

CPR Certification

Career Growth

Online learning

Competitive pay

Travel stipend

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

Community Dental Partners seeks an Orthodontic Assistant who will travel to support doctors during treatment exams. The role requires high school diploma, familiarity with dental procedures and OSHA guidelines, and prior experience in a clinical setting.

The candidate will greet patients, assist orthodontists, manage charts, and perform x-ray imaging while upholding professional service and a positive attitude with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures.
• Familiar with Sterilization.
• Familiar with OSHA guidelines and procedures.
• Previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for dental care.
• Assist the orthodontist at the chair during treatment.
• Maintain accurate patient charts and documentation.
• Ensure proper sterilization of chairs and instruments.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Assist with placement and removal of brackets and arch wires.
• Take panoramic and cephalometric x-rays and oral photographs.
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Excellent communication

Dental terminology

Sterilization procedures

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Community Dental Partners seeks an Orthodontic Assistant who will travel to support doctors during treatment exams. The role requires high school diploma, familiarity with dental procedures and OSHA guidelines, and prior experience in a clinical setting.

The candidate will greet patients, assist orthodontists, manage charts, and perform x-ray imaging while upholding professional service and a positive attitude with patients and staff.