Orthodontic Assistant (Bilingual) Traveling

Cdpcareers; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

CPR certifications

Career growth

Online learning

Competitive compensation

Paid training

Employee events

Holiday celebrations

EAP

Perks @ Work

Employee discount

Travel stipend

Job summary

Cdpcareers is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to travel between offices and support doctors during exams and treatment. The role requires performing Registered Dental Assistant duties while delivering quality patient care with a professional demeanor.

The traveling position emphasizes preparedness for the orthodontist's needs, precise arch wire management, x-ray taking, and sterilization responsibilities to ensure smooth clinical operations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for dental care.
• Assist the orthodontist at the chair during treatment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Anticipate the orthodontist's needs and be prepared for 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 and oral photographs.
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed.

Skills

Dental terminology

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization procedures

Dental imaging tools

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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