Orthodontic Dental Assistant

SALT Dental Partners; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Traveling Orthodontic Assistant in a dynamic and rebranding practice! If you thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and enjoy the thrill of travel, this role is perfect for you. Join a supportive team that values growth and offers endless career advancement opportunities. You'll engage with patients, assist in orthodontic procedures, and ensure a comfortable experience for everyone. If you're ready to take your orthodontic career to the next level, apply today and be part of something amazing!

Benefits

Travel Perks

Competitive Pay

Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team Culture

Qualifications

• 6+ months of practical experience as an orthodontic assistant required.
• CPR or BCLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
• Assist orthodontist in assessing and implementing treatment plans.
• Maintain a clean and sterile working environment.

Skills

Orthodontic Assistance

Patient Communication

Technical Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Dental Radiography Equipment

Dental Charting Software

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Overview

Traveling Orthodontic Assistant - Join Our Growing, Rebranding Practice!

Ready to take your orthodontic career to the next level? This is your chance to be part of an exciting transformation! We’re rebranding, expanding, and looking for a rockstar Traveling Orthodontic Assistant to grow with us. If you love working in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and don’t mind a little adventure, this opportunity is for you.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Growth & Opportunity - We’re rebranding and expanding, meaning endless opportunities for career advancement.
• Travel Perks - Get paid to travel between our Ontario, Moreno Valley, and Chino locations. No two days are the same.
• Amazing Team Culture - Work with a supportive, energetic, and fun-loving team that treats each other like family.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits - We believe in rewarding hard work with great compensation.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for more than just a job - if you want to grow, thrive, and be part of something exciting - we’d love to meet you! Apply today and let’s build something amazing together.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the following:

• Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
• Ensure patients are well informed and comfortable - before, during, and after their appointment - about their treatment and oral health.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions and intraoral photos.
• Prepares and sterilizes treatment room and equipment.
• Provide chair-side assistance to Providers during treatment procedures.
• Documents orthodontic care services by charting in patients’ records.
• Assist the orthodontist in assessing a patient's teeth and implementing a plan to straighten them.
• Perform routine orthodontic duties, including cleaning and adjusting orthodontic gear.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.

Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).

Qualifications

You will be required to possess the following:

• Six (6) or more months of practical experience as an orthodontic assistant.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program (Preferred).
• Quick learner with problem solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Technical and troubleshooting skills for software applications used for charting, patient records, scheduling, etc.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in fitting bands and brackets, tying in arch wires and taking consistent, accurate impressions.
• Desire and ability to learn new skills and be a team player.
• Commitment to being punctual and reporting to work on time.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
• Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Dentists