Traveling Orthodontic Assistant

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Orthodontic Assistant will support doctors during treatment exams and all necessary functions. RDA's are responsible for performing all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant while providing quality customer service and maintaining a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers and patients alike.

THIS POSITION WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND DO THE FOLLOWING:

• Greet and prepare patients for dental care
• Assist the orthodontist at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients
• Excellent communication skills
• Must anticipate orthodontist's needs and be prepared for next steps
• Removal and placement of arch wired
• Tooth preparation prior to bonding
• Accurate computer charting
• Sterilization of chairs and instruments
• Responsible for oral hygiene instructions
• Placement and removal of brackets
• Must be willing to travel to multiple locations within the east Texas region
• May be required to work some Saturdays as needed

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual - English/Spanish and RDA Certified is a must
• Dental Assisting: 1+ years
• Knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures
• Knowledge of front and back office procedures
• Familiar with Open Dental Software preferred
• Familiar with Sterilization
• Familiar with OSHA guidelines and procedures
• Current Certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide preferred
• Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Hep B Shot Series
• Scrubs
• Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our Company is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.