Lead Orthodontic Assistant - Traveling

Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Lead Orthodontic Assistant will support doctors during treatment exams and all necessary functions.

Lead RDAs are required to mentor, train and guide new and existing team members, as well as grow and challenge themselves.

This position will be responsible for and do the following:

Greet and prepare patients for dental care
Assist the orthodontist at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients
Excellent communication skills
Must anticipate the orthodontist's needs and be prepared for the next steps
Removal and placement of arch wires
Tooth preparation prior to bonding
Accurate computer charting
Sterilization of chairs and instruments
Responsible for oral hygiene instructions
Placement and removal of brackets
Take panoramic and cephalometric x-rays as well as oral photographs
Undertake lab tasks as instructed

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures
Familiar with Sterilization
Familiar with OSHA guidelines and procedures
Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred
Previous experience required

BENEFITS OFFERED:

Hep B Shot Series
Scrubs
Advancement Opportunities
Competitive Compensation
Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
PTO
Life Insurance
Traveling stipend

Monday-Thursday
Westlake Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics (Dr. Raymonds Office) (OTD Westlake Ortho)

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our Company is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

INTERNAL ID CODE: CDP100