Orthodontic Assistant (Bilingual) Traveling

Cdpcareers; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Hep B and CPR certifications

Career growth opportunities

Online learning courses

Paid training

Employee events

Employee discount program

Traveling stipend

Job summary

Cdpcareers seeks an Orthodontic Assistant - Traveling to support doctors across multiple locations in Texas. The role involves greeting patients, assisting the orthodontist, preparing for procedures, and handling X-rays and lab tasks with a professional, customer-focused approach.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, knowledge of dental terminology, sterilization experience, and familiarity with OSHA guidelines, plus prior dental assisting exposure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.
• Experience with sterilization and OSHA guidelines.
• Direct patient contact experience preferred.
• Previous dental assistant experience required.

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 the next steps.
• Take panoramic and cephalometric x-rays as well as oral photographs.
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed.

Skills

Communication skills

Dental terminology

Sterilization procedures

OSHA compliance

Patient care experience

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:

McAllen, Weslaco, San Juan
Monday-Friday and 1 Saturday a month

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity and Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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