Traveling Ortho Assistant

Lane-; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Employee assistance program

Paid time off & paid holidays

Volunteer opportunities with Smile Squ

Team events

Birthday/work anniversary surprises

Job summary

Lane- is seeking a Traveling Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist across designated locations in North Carolina such as Hamlet, Southern Pines and Fayetteville. The role involves chairside support, operatory readiness, radiographs, Invisalign tracking, and inventory management, with a clinical supervision by the orthodontist.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, reinforcing at-home care for orthodontic devices, preparing trays, sterilizing equipment, and maintaining

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Reinforce oral hygiene and at-home care instructions.
• Seat and prepare patients for treatment, including arch wires.
• Clean and disinfect operatories after procedures.
• Prepare and organize tray setups for procedures.
• Monitor inventory and restock supplies.
• Sterilize instruments per safety protocols.
• Expose and develop radiographs.
• Use the iTero scanner for records.
• Take impressions and dental models as needed.
• Track Invisalign cases and ensure appointment readiness.
• Maintain dental supply inventory and OSHA compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient care

Attention to detail

Planning and organization

Education

Chairside Dental Assistant certificate

North Carolina X-Ray Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

iTero scanner

Job description

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Traveling Ortho Assistant

ASSISTANT Full Time Fayetteville, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 5972

Now Hiring: Orthodontic Assistant- Traveling to Hamlet, Southern Pines, and Fayetteville. OFF 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!
• 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!