Traveling Orthodontic Assistant - Expert Chairside Support

Community Dental Partners; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Community Dental Partners is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant - Traveling to support doctors during treatment exams and related duties. RDAs perform all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant while delivering quality service and maintaining a professional attitude with patients and co-workers.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, assisting the orthodontist, arch wires, x-rays, sterilization, lab tasks, and related duties. Travel stipend provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures
• Familiar with sterilization and OSHA guidelines
• Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact required

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for dental care
• Assist the orthodontist at the chair during treatment
• Maintain accurate charting and handle lab tasks as instructed
• Prepare materials and ensure sterilization of chairs and instruments
• Take and assist with x-rays and photos when needed
• Provide quality customer service with a positive attitude

Skills

Dental terminology

Sterilization procedures

OSHA guidelines

Patient interaction

Dental assisting experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Dental Partners is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant - Traveling to support doctors during treatment exams and related duties. RDAs perform all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant while delivering quality service and maintaining a professional attitude with patients and co-workers.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, assisting the orthodontist, arch wires, x-rays, sterilization, lab tasks, and related duties. Travel stipend provided where applicable.