Traveling Ortho Dental Assistant

About the role

With emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, the orthodontic dental assistant must be proficient with general assisting (orthodontic and/or Invisalign experience preferred) to provide the Orthodontist with assistance in the delivery of dental care and service in order to achieve the best possible treatment for the patient. Perform all dental procedures permitted consistent with the applicable state laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Change orthodontic wires, appliances and other apparatus as directed by the orthodontist.
• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
• Counsel patients on post‑operative care and general oral health, and demonstrate an understanding of evidence‑based dentistry.
• Take dental radiographs and upload to axiUm.
• Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
• Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts; pour and trim patient study models as needed.
• Clean and sterilize all instruments used in accordance with Company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized sterilization area.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear; adhere strictly to Willamette Dental’s PPE policy, including N95 respirators as required.
• Be flexible to travel to other Willamette Dental locations within a reasonable range as needed based on business need.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements.
• Desired: Graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program or an approved dental assisting program with externship.
• Holds appropriate credentials per state regulations.
• Oregon – current Oregon certification for Dental Radiology Proficiency.
• Oregon EFODA (Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistant) within 90 days of hire.
• Washington – Registered Dental Assistant at hire.
• Idaho – EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) preferred.
• Sealant certification.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Physical Requirements: work primarily performed while sitting and/or standing, with occasional walking, bending, stooping and carrying light items such as papers, books, or other supplies; uses a computer and standard office equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5