Orthodontic Assistant Traveling

Community Dental Partners; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

CPR certification

Career growth

Paid training

Employee events

EAP

Perks @ Work

Travel stipend

Job summary

Community Dental Partners in Waco/Killeen areas seeks an Orthodontic Assistant - Traveling to support doctors during treatment exams and related duties. The role requires ensuring patient comfort, accurate charting, and assisting with all orthodontic procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and familiarity with dental terminology, sterilization, and OSHA guidelines. Travel stipend may apply, and a path for career growth is offered.

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 while they are engaged in any treatment of patients.
• Take panoramic and cephalometric x-rays as well as oral photographs.
• Placement and removal of brackets.
• Removal and placement of arch wires.
• Tooth preparation prior to bonding.
• Accurate computer charting.
• Sterilization of chairs and instruments.
• Responsible for oral hygiene instructions.
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Sterilization knowledge

OSHA guidelines

Dental terminology

Patient care

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 coursesCompetitive Compensation
• Paid training
• Employee fun days
• Holiday celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks @ Work, Employee Discount Program
• Traveling stipend (IF TRAVELING)

Schedule & Location: Waco & Killeen Monday-Thursday

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity 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.

Internal ID: CDP100