Traveling Orthodontic Assistant

Nuva-Smile; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuva-Smile in New Jersey is seeking a part-time Orthodontic Assistant to support a busy family practice across multiple locations. The role requires assisting with orthodontic procedures, radiographs, and patient education while maintaining records and sterilization protocols.

The ideal candidate will hold an orthodontic assistant program or relevant clinical experience, a valid dental assistant and X-ray license, and strong communication skills. Travel to listed NJ offices is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; orthodontic assistant program preferred.
• Dental assistant license or relevant clinical experience.
• X-ray license required.
• Experience with orthodontic procedures and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontist in patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Assist and prepare orthodontic procedures, such as fitting braces, adjusting wires, and placing elastics.
• Sterilize, set up and prepare orthodontic equipment and instrumentation.
• Preparation and maintenance of medical records and documentation.
• Create patient file entries.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Provide patient instruction and education on oral hygiene and care.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Perform basic laboratory duties.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Manage patient flow.
• Under the supervision of the Orthodontist, deliver and assist with direct patient care.
• Take diagnostic records.
• Document and prepare cases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Ethical conduct

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Orthodontic assistant program diploma

Dental assistant license

Tools

X-ray license

Job description

Come join one of the “Top 10 Emerging Groups to Watch”, as voted by Group Dentistry Now! We are a busy family practice performing all phases of general dentistry as well as perio and ortho, and we are looking for a PT Orthodontic Assistantto join our team. X-Ray License Required.

Location: Must be willing to travel to Old Bridge, Clifton, East Orange, Paterson, Totowa, Elizabeth to name a few

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontist in patient assessment and treatment planning
• Assist and prepare orthodontic procedures, such as fitting braces, adjusting wires, and placing elastics.
• Sterilize, set up and prepare orthodontic equipment and instrumentation
• Preparation and maintenance of medical records and documentation
• Create patient file entries
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Provide patient instruction and education on oral hygiene and care
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
• Perform basic laboratory duties
• Schedule patient appointments
• Manage patient flow
• Under the supervision of the Orthodontist, deliver and assist with direct patient care
• Take diagnostic records
• Document and prepare cases
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following strengths: strong communication proficiency, customer focus, ethical, excellent organizational skills and problem solving, team player

Requirements

• High school diploma required; either a diploma from accredited orthodontic assistant program or relevant clinical experience.
• Dental assistant license or relevant clinical experience.
• X-ray license required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with orthodontic procedures, terminology and techniques.
• Salary commensurate with experience,up to $28 / hr