Traveling Ortho Assistant

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Fridays off at 2 PM

Volunteer opportunities

Team events & social campaigns

Birthdays/Work anniversaries surprises

Job summary

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry is hiring a Traveling Orthodontic Assistant who supports the orthodontist across Dunn, Durham, and other designated locations. You will assist chairside, prep rooms, and help ensure a smooth, positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include radiographs, iTero scans, Invisalign case tracking, sterilization, and maintaining supplies. Requires a Chairside Dental Assistant certificate and NC X-Ray Certification; must have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Chairside Dental Assistant certificate required.
• Valid North Carolina X-Ray Certification.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Reinforce oral hygiene and at-home care instructions to patients with orthodontic appliances.
• Seat and prepare patients for treatment, including untying and removing arch wires.
• Clean and disinfect operatories following each procedure.
• Prepare and organize tray setups for upcoming procedures.
• Monitor operatory supply levels and communicate restocking needs.
• Sterilize instruments in accordance with safety and infection control protocols.
• Expose and develop radiographs.
• Utilize the iTero scanner for orthodontic records.
• Take impressions and pour dental models as needed for appliances.
• Track and confirm receipt of Invisalign cases to ensure readiness for appointments.
• Maintain dental supply inventory systems, lab tracking processes, and OSHA compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning & organization

Interpersonal communication

Anticipation of needs

Detail-oriented

Education

Chairside Dental Assistant certificate

NC X-Ray Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

iTero scanner

Job description

Now Hiring: Orthodontic Assistant- Traveling between Dunn and Durham. OFF at 12 on Fridays

The Traveling Orthodontic Assistant is responsible for supporting the Orthodontist across designated practice locations (Garner, Fuquay Broad, Cary Tryon, Durham Miami) by providing exceptional chairside assistance, maintaining operatory readiness, monitoring inventory, and ensuring a clean, welcoming patient environment. This position works under the direct clinical supervision of the orthodontist and plays a key role in delivering a smooth, efficient, and positive patient experience.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Daily/Weekly/Monthly duties include, but are not limited to:

Assist the orthodontist in delivering high-quality patient care.

Reinforce oral hygiene and at-home care instructions to patients with orthodontic appliances.

Seat and prepare patients for treatment, including untying and removing arch wires.

Clean and disinfect operatories following each procedure.

Prepare and organize tray setups for upcoming procedures.

Monitor operatory supply levels and communicate restocking needs.

Sterilize instruments in accordance with safety and infection control protocols.

Expose and develop radiographs.

Utilize the iTero scanner for orthodontic records.

Take impressions and pour dental models as needed for appliances.

Track and confirm receipt of Invisalign cases to ensure readiness for appointments.

Maintain dental supply inventory systems, lab tracking processes, and OSHA compliance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Attributes

Strong planning and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

Ability to anticipate the needs of both patients and the orthodontist

Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented

Job Specifications

Chairside Dental Assistant certificate required

Valid state of North Carolina X-Ray Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to lift 15-20 lbs

Reliable transportation to assigned offices

Why You'll Love Working Here!

• Competitive pay!


• Quarterly Performance Bonus Opportunities!


• Employee Assistance Program!


• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays!


• Fridays off at 2 PM!


• Volunteer opportunities with our Smile Squad to earn awesome prizes!


• Fun team events, giveaways & social campaigns year-round!


• Birthday and Work Anniversary surprises sent directly from our owners!