Orthodontic Assistant (Bilingual) Traveling

Community Dental Partners; Arkansas; Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

CPR/HEP B certifications

Career growth opportunities

Training programs

Travel stipend

Job summary

Smile Magic of Lewisville & Garland is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant – Traveling to support doctors during treatment exams across locations. Responsibilities include chairside assistance, arch wire placement, x-rays, sterilization, and patient education.

The role requires knowledge of dental terminology, OSHA familiarity, and strong communication skills, with prior experience in a clinical environment preferred. Travel will be involved to multiple offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures.
• Familiar with Sterilization processes.
• Familiar with OSHA guidelines and procedures.
• Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for dental care.
• Assist the orthodontist at the chair during treatment.
• Anticipate the orthodontist's needs and be prepared for next steps.
• Place and remove arch wires; tooth preparation prior to bonding.
• Take panoramic and cephalometric x-rays and intra-oral photographs.
• Accurate computer charting and chart maintenance.
• Sterilize chairs and instruments after procedures.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed.
• Travel as required to different offices for coverage.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of dental terminology

Familiar with sterilization

Familiar with OSHA guidelines

Direct patient contact experience

Previous experience required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Orthodontic Assistant - Traveling

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Orthodontic Assistant will support doctors during treatment exams and all necessary functions. RDAs are responsible for performing all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant while providing quality customer service and maintaining a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers and patients alike.

This position will be responsible for and do the following

• Greet and prepare patients for dental care
• Assist the orthodontist at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients
• Excellent communication skills
• Must anticipate the orthodontist's needs and be prepared for the next steps
• Removal and placement of arch wires
• Tooth preparation prior to bonding
• Accurate computer charting
• Sterilization of chairs and instruments
• Responsible for oral hygiene instructions
• Placement and removal of brackets
• Take panoramic and cephalometric x-rays as well as oral photographs
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures
• Familiar with Sterilization
• Familiar with OSHA guidelines and procedures
• Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred
• Previous experience required

BENEFITS OFFERED

• 401(k)
• Health (PPO/HSA), Vision, Dental,
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Hep B and CPR Certifications
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company provided online learning courses
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid training
• Employee fun days
• Holiday celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks @ Work, Employee Discount Program
• Traveling stipend (IF TRAVELING)

Schedule & Location

Smile Magic of Lewisville & Garland
Monday-Thursday

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