Traveling Ortho Assistant

Dr Lane & Associates; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly Performance Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Volunteer opportunities with SmileSqud

Team events & social campaigns

Birthday and Work Anniversary rewards

Job summary

Dr Lane & Associates is hiring a Traveling Orthodontic Assistant to support orthodontists across multiple locations including Garner, Fuquay, Cary, and Durham. You will provide chairside assistance, maintain operatory readiness, monitor inventory, and ensure a clean, welcoming patient environment under direct clinical supervision.

The role emphasizes patient care, infection control, radiographs, and use of the iTero scanner, with opportunities to contribute to a smooth patient experience and

Qualifications

• Chairside Dental Assistant certificate is required.
• NC X-ray certification is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift 15–20 lbs.
• Reliable transportation to assigned offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist with high-quality patient care.
• Reinforce oral hygiene and at-home care instructions.
• Seat and prepare patients for treatment and manage wires.
• Disinfect operatories after procedures.
• Prepare tray setups for upcoming procedures.
• Monitor inventory and restock supplies as needed.
• Sterilize instruments following safety protocols.
• Expose and develop radiographs; use the iTero scanner.
• Take impressions and pour dental models as needed.
• Track Invisalign cases to ensure readiness for appointments.
• Maintain inventory systems and OSHA compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

Chairside Dental Assistant certificate

North Carolina X-Ray Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Traveling Ortho Assistant

ASSISTANT Full Time Cary, NC, US

Now Hiring: Orthodontic Assistant- Traveling to Garner, Fuquay, Cary, and Durham

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!
• 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!