Orthodontic Assistant (Bilingual) Traveling

Community Dental Partners; Victoria (TX); Remote; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health (PPO/HSA)

Vision

Dental

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

CPR Certification

Career Growth Opportunities

Online learning courses

Competitive Compensation

Traveling stipend

Job summary

Community Dental Partners seeks an Orthodontic Assistant - Traveling to support doctors during treatment exams and related duties. You will perform Registered Dental Assistant tasks, maintain patient rapport, and ensure smooth clinical flow across locations.

The role requires strong communication, sterilization know‑how, and the ability to travel as needed to Victoria and nearby clinics. Prior dental office experience is preferred and OSHA guidelines familiarity is expected.

Qualifications

• Greet and prepare patients for dental care.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.
• Familiar with sterilization and OSHA procedures.
• Experience 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 prepare next steps.
• Take x-rays and photos, sterilize instruments.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions and lab tasks as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Dental terminology knowledge

Sterilization procedures

OSHA guidelines familiarity

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:

Victoria Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics (DNK Victoria)

Monday-Friday

Internal ID: CDP100

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive 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.