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-Durham Miami, Tuesday- Dunn, Wednesday- Durham Miami, Thursday- Dunn, Friday- Dunn 8:30-12

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: From $20.00 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:

DAI or DAII (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Erwin, NC 28339 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Erwin, NC 28339: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Traveling Orthodontic Assistant