Orthodontic Assistant *Traveling

Community Dental Partners; Bee Cave (TX); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health (PPO/HSA)

Vision

Dental

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Hep B and CPR Certifications

Career Growth Opportunities

Company online learning

Job summary

Hill Country Pediatric Dentistry & Westlake Pediatric Dentistry is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant who travels between offices to support doctors during exams and treatments. The role requires strong patient service and dental knowledge, with duties including chairside assistance and radiography.

Travel expands opportunities for professional growth; a comprehensive benefits package and paid training accompany competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures.
• Familiar with Sterilization and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for dental care.
• Assist the orthodontist at the chair during treatments.
• Take panoramic and cephalometric x-rays and photographs.
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed.
• Maintain sterilization of chairs and instruments.

Skills

High school diploma

Dental terminology

Sterilization

OSHA guidelines

Direct patient contact

Previous 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:

Hill Country Pediatric Dentistry & Westlake Pediatric Dentistry
Monday-Friday

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affir