Traveling Ortho Assistant

Job Overview

Responsible for traveling to designated practices and assisting the orthodontist in rendering patient care, maintaining inventory control in the operatories where treatment is rendered by the orthodontist, and maintaining public area appearance. The Chairside Orthodontic Assistant receives direct patient treatment supervision from the Orthodontist.

• Assist the Orthodontist in rendering patient care
• Reinforce oral hygiene and at home care instructions for orthodontic appliances to patients
• Seat and prepare the patients for treatment by untying the patient and removing arch wires
• Clean operatory after treatment procedures
• Readies tray set-ups for procedures
• Monitors the operatory supply levels
• Expose and develop radiographs
• Utilize the iTero scanner for patients’ records
• Takes impression as needed for orthodontic appliances and pour up dental models
• Monitors receipt of Invisalign cases and ensures they are ready for the patient’s appointment
• Maintain the office dental supply inventory control system, the lab tracking system, and OSHA
• Other duties as assigned

• Good planning and organizational skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Having the expertise to anticipate patient’s and dentist needs
• Computer literacy

• Chairside Dental Assistant certificate preferable
• State of NC X-Ray Certification
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 15-20lbs.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Non-profit Organizations, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices