Traveling Orthodontic RDA | Braces + Patient Care

Johnson Family Dental; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Telemedicine

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Bright Now! Dental in Escondido, CA is seeking a Traveling Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant to work closely with our Dentist. This role requires RDA certification and the ability to travel with paid mileage, supporting clinical and front-office duties.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities to develop orthodontic skills across multiple practices within the Smile Brands network.

Qualifications

• CPR or BLS certification is required.
• RDA license or OA permit required.
• Minimum 2 years orthodontic experience.
• Willing to travel with paid mileage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist during patient procedures and adjustments.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments per OSHA standards.
• Take dental impressions, X-rays, and intraoral photos.
• Bond and debond braces and orthodontic appliances.
• Remove and place archwires, brackets, elastics, and other orthodontic materials as directed.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, braces care, aligner wear, and post-treatment instructions.
• Fabricate retainers, aligners, and other orthodontic appliances when needed.
• Maintain accurate patient charts and update treatment notes.
• Ensure patient comfort and provide excellent customer service throughout appointments.
• Set up and break down treatment areas between patients.
• Assist with inventory management and stocking supplies.
• Support front office duties including scheduling and check-in/check-out.
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and office safety protocols at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Ortho experience

Education

RDA license or OA permit

CPR or BLS

Job description

Bright Now! Dental in Escondido, CA is seeking a Traveling Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant to work closely with our Dentist. This role requires RDA certification and the ability to travel with paid mileage, supporting clinical and front-office duties.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities to develop orthodontic skills across multiple practices within the Smile Brands network.