Traveling Ortho Assistant
Lane & Associates Family Dentistry · Winston-Salem, NC · 2 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Aid the orthodontist in delivering high-quality patient care.
- Reinforce oral hygiene and at-home care instructions to patients with orthodontic appliances.
- Seat and prepare patients for treatment, including untying and removing arch wires.
- Clean and disinfect operatories following each procedure.
- Prepare and organize tray setups for upcoming procedures.
- Maintain operatory supply levels and communicate restocking needs.
- Sterilize instruments in accordance with safety and infection control protocols.
- Expose and develop radiographs.
- Utilize the iTero scanner for orthodontic records.
- Take impressions and pour dental models as needed for appliances.
- Track and confirm receipt of Invisalign cases to ensure readiness for appointments.
- Capture intraoral photos for patient records.
- Fabricate Essix retainers.
- Maintain dental supply inventory systems, lab tracking processes, and OSHA compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Ability to anticipate the needs of both patients and the orthodontist.
- Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented.
- Computer literacy.
Job Specifications
- Chairside Dental Assistant certificate required.
- Valid state of North Carolina X-Ray Certification.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to lift 15–20 lbs.
- Reliable transportation to assigned offices.
Pay, Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay!
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (after 90 days!)
- - Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, FSA & more!
- 401(k) Employer Contribution Plan (after 90 days!)
- Quarterly Performance Bonus Opportunities!
- Employee Assistance Program!
- Uniform Allowance!
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays!
- Fridays off at 2 PM!
- Volunteer opportunities with our Smile Squad to earn awesome prizes!
- Fun team events, giveaways & social campaigns year-round!
- Birthday and Work Anniversary surprises sent directly from our owners!
- Employee discounts at major retailers!