What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant Traveling position at Lucent Dental Group?
Full Time
Pay
$15 to $25 per hour
Pay rate is based on experience and qualifications.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Orthodontic Assistant to support our doctors during orthodontic treatment days. This role includes chairside assisting, patient care, and supporting multiple locations as needed.
When not traveling, the assistant will be based out of our Duncanville, TX office. If there are no scheduled orthodontic patients, the assistant is expected to support the team on general dentistry days at their home office.
Travel typically includes trips to Seagoville and Dallas and averages about 4 days per month.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for orthodontic treatment
- Assist the orthodontist during all procedures
- Anticipate the doctor's needs and next steps during treatment
- Placement and removal of arch wires and brackets
- Tooth preparation before bonding
- Take panoramic and cephalometric x rays and oral photographs
- Provide oral hygiene instructions
- Accurate computer charting
- Sterilization of chairs and instruments
- Complete lab tasks as assigned
- Train and support team members new to orthodontics
- Assist with general dentistry duties when orthodontic services are not scheduled
Experience and Qualifications
- Previous orthodontic assisting experience required
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Bilingual Spanish and English preferred
- Familiar with Dentrix
- Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures
- Familiar with OSHA guidelines and sterilization protocols
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude
Schedule and Travel Expectations
This is a full time position. When not traveling, the assistant will work out of the Duncanville TX location. Travel to Seagoville and Dallas locations is required. Work schedules and assigned locations may change based on clinic needs, with advance notice when possible.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Access to employee discounts through ADP LifeMart on travel, shopping, and services
- Free parking
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
Location
Primary location Duncanville TX with periodic travel to nearby clinics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $25