NC Oral Surgery Orthodontics is looking for a Traveling Orthodontic Assistant to join our team! This position will require traveling with the Orthodontist to the following offices: Monday-Off, Tuesday- Cary Tryon, Wednesday- Cary St Charles, Thursday- Durham Miami Blvd, Friday- Sanford Tiffany

We offer:

• Competitive pay!
• Medical Insurance Coverage (Health, Vision, Dental, Disability, Life, HSA/FSA)
• Performance Bonuses!
• Paid time off & paid holidays!
• Half day Fridays!
• 401K Employer Match Plan!
• Employee discount program!
• Volunteer program with our Smile Squad to earn prizes!
• Birthday & Work Anniversary Surprises sent directly by the owners!
• Company social events and fun marketing campaigns throughout the year
• and much more!

Overall Responsibility:

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.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Orthodontist in rendering patient care
• Reinforces oral hygiene and at home care instructions for orthodontic appliances to patients
• Seats and prepares the patients for treatment by untying the patient and removing arch wires
• Cleans operatory after treatment procedures
• Readies tray set-ups for procedures
• Monitors the operatory supply levels
• Sterilizes instruments
• Exposes and develops radiographs
• Utilizes 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
• Takes intraoral photos for dental records
• Fabricate essix retainers
• Maintain the office dental supply inventory control system, the lab tracking system, and OSHA
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Having the expertise to anticipate patient’s and dentist needs
• Computer literacy

Job Specifications:

• Chairside Dental Assistant certificate required
• State of NC X-Ray Certification
• Current CPR Certification
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 15-20lbs
• Must be able to travel to the assigned offices

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Ortho assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• NC X-Ray License (Required)
• DA II or CDA Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cary, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person