Traveling Ortho Assistant

Now Hiring: Orthodontic Assistant

The Traveling Orthodontic Assistant is responsible for supporting the Orthodontist across designated practice locations by providing exceptional chairside assistance, maintaining operatory readiness, monitoring inventory, and ensuring a clean, welcoming patient environment. This position works under the direct clinical supervision of the orthodontist and plays a key role in delivering a smooth, efficient, and positive patient experience.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities Daily/Weekly/Monthly duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist 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.
• Monitor 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

Why You'll Love Working Here!

• 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!
• 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!
• And so much more!