What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Orthodontic Dental Assistant position at SmileCrew Orthodontics?
At SmileCrew Orthodontics, we’re not just an ortho team. We’re a high-energy crew that works hard, supports each other, and celebrates wins in style. From Lake Travis boat trips to Fogo de Chão year-end dinners, we love investing in our people and making work fun while we make smiles shine.
The Role
We’re looking for a Traveling Orthodontic Dental Assistant to support multiple SmileCrew locations. Your main focus is clinical ortho assisting, helping our team deliver fast, high-quality same-day starts and top-notch patient care.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, love orthodontics, and bring positive energy and teamwork to every office, this role is for you. Clinical excellence is the priority, and you’ll be keeping the day running smoothly while helping smiles happen efficiently.
Schedule & Travel
- 4 days per week
- 7:30 AM until 5:00 PM (or until duties are completed)
- Traveling role across multiple SmileCrew Orthodontics locations - Buda, Leander, Marble Falls, and North Austin!
Why Join SmileCrew Orthodontics
- A supportive, collaborative, high-energy culture
- A company that genuinely invests in its team
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Variety in your day — no two days are the same
- A workplace that values positivity, teamwork, and work-life balance
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with orthodontic procedures including:
- Bracket placement and adjustments
- Same-day starts
- Impressions and digital scans (iTero)
- Panoramic and ceph X-rays
- Invisalign assistance
- Set up and break down ortho stations efficiently
- Maintain patient comfort, engagement, and education throughout visits
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and orthodontic procedures
- Maintain accurate digital patient records (Cloud9 preferred, not required)
- Bring positive energy and teamwork to every SmileCrew location
Qualifications
- Current RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) license
- X-ray certification
- 1 year of orthodontic experience
- Comfortable with technology and digital systems
- Cloud9 experience is a plus
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between locations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What desired hourly rate are you seeking for this position?
- This is a traveling orthodontic assistant position. Are you reliably able to commute to Marble Falls, Leander, Buda, and North Austin?
Experience:
- Orthodontics: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26