Traveling Orthodontic Assistant — Patient-Focused Care

Cdpcareers; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health (PPO/HSA), Vision, Dental

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

CPR & Hep B Certification

Career Growth Opportunities

Online learning courses

Competitive Compensation

Paid training

Employee outings

Holiday celebrations

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks @ Work

Traveling stipend (IF TRAVELING)

Job summary

Cdpcareers is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to travel with the orthodontic team in Waco and Killeen, TX. The RDAs will support doctors during treatment exams, prepare patients, and perform chairside duties with a focus on quality care and professionalism.

Responsibilities include removing and placing arch wires, taking x-rays, assisting with bonding, sterilizing equipment, and giving oral hygiene instructions.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.
• Familiar with sterilization and OSHA guidelines.
• Experience in a clinical environment with patient contact preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for dental care.
• Assist the orthodontist at the chair during treatment.
• Anticipate the orthodontist's needs and prepare next steps.
• Remove and place arch wires.
• Prepare teeth prior to bonding.
• Perform accurate computer charting.
• Sterilize chairs and instruments.
• Instruct on oral hygiene.
• Place and remove brackets.
• Take panoramic and cephalometric x-rays and photos.
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient care

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dental charting software

Job description

Cdpcareers is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to travel with the orthodontic team in Waco and Killeen, TX. The RDAs will support doctors during treatment exams, prepare patients, and perform chairside duties with a focus on quality care and professionalism.

Responsibilities include removing and placing arch wires, taking x-rays, assisting with bonding, sterilizing equipment, and giving oral hygiene instructions.