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Traveling Orthodontic Assistant
at Lane & Associates Family Dentistry
Erwin, NC
Posted: 4-30-2025
Healthcare
$47,840/year
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About this Career
Dental Assistants
Skills
Patient Treatment, Inventory Management, Orthodontics
Job Description
Traveling Orthodontic Assistant 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 598 East Jackson Boulevard, Erwin, NC 28339 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
- Fuquay Friday
- Dunn We offer: Competitive pay!
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 literacyJob 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 officesJob Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00- $26.
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 insuranceSchedule:
Monday toFriday License/Certification:
DAI Certification (Required) Ability toCommute:
Erwin, NC 28339 (Required) Ability toRelocate:
Erwin, NC 28339: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
In personOther Job Posting Details
Salary
Minimum
Maximum
$41,600/yr
$54,080/yr