Traveling Ortho Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Orthodontic Assistant- Traveling between Dunn and Durham

The Traveling Orthodontic Assistant is responsible for supporting the Orthodontist across designated practice locations (Garner, Fuquay Broad, Cary Tryon, Durham Miami) 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!
• 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!
• and so much more!