Traveling Orthodontic Assistant

Benevis; Indiana, Lafayette (PA, LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading dental care company as an Orthodontic Assistant. This part-time role involves delivering compassionate care, educating patients, and assisting in various dental procedures. With opportunities for community engagement and a focus on teamwork, you will help create memorable experiences for patients, especially children. The position offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Monthly bonuses based on office performance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting.
• Willing to travel within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and postoperative instructions.
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment.

Skills

Customer Service

Compassion

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Orthodontic Assistant

Dental and Braces

• Part-Time: Monday - Thursday (8am - 4pm)
• Travel between Lafayette (Monday-Tuesday) and Keystone Location (Wednesday-Thursday)
• Competitive Pay

Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do. With over 3000 employees across the country, from clinical to support staff, we are united in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles through high-quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Are you ready to join us in creating our next million smiles? We have JUST the opportunity for you.

We are actively seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. Support our mission to provide excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Find your opportunity to make an impact:

• Get out into your community — participate in local events including school screenings, presentations, and opportunities to promote a positive image of us
• Participate in morning huddles (even ask to run one!), let your peers know how much you appreciate them, highlight great examples of customer focus, collaboration, etc.
• Love working with kids (they make up 70% or more of our patient base)

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
• Guide parents and patients through our processes before treatment
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and postoperative instructions
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts
• Take quality orthodontic facial photos and ensure operational readiness
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste, and prepare impression materials
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Clean chairs and rooms
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient charts
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts
• Fabricate custom impression trays
• Adhere to all government regulations, company standards, and compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (State dependent)
• Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting
• CPR/BLS Certification Required
• Willing to travel within the assigned territory
• High focus on customer service and satisfaction
• Love working with children
• Demonstrate compassion and provide high service levels for patients, parents, and staff
• Integrity and professionalism
• Dependable and reliable attendance
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Professional appearance and manner

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly bonuses based on office performance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays, and more!

We value teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment, and do not tolerate it in our workplace. Discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law is strictly prohibited.