Orthodontic Assistant (Bilingual) Traveling

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

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:

Victoria Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics (DNK Victoria)
Monday-Friday

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity and Assertive Action Employer. Our Company is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. 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.