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Orthodontic Assistant - TravelingThe Orthodontic Assistant will support doctors during treatment exams and all necessary functions. RDAs are responsible for performing all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant while providing quality customer service and maintaining a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers and patients alike. The Orthodontic Assistant will assist the Orthodontist chairside during orthodontic procedures including bonding, banding, and debanding, and perform routine orthodontic clinical tasks.This position will be responsible for and do the following:Greet and prepare patients for orthodontic careAssist the orthodontist at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients, including bonding, banding, and debandingExcellent communication skillsMust anticipate the orthodontist's needs and be prepared for the next stepsRemoval and placement of arch wires and elasticsPlacement of separators and bracketsRemove excess cement and tooth preparation prior to bondingAccurate computer chartingTake intraoral and extraoral photographsTake digital impressions (iTero), panoramic (Panorex), and cephalometric (Ceph) x-raysSterilization of chairs and instruments in compliance with OSHA guidelinesResponsible for oral hygiene and appliance care instructionsEducate patients and parents on oral hygiene, appliance care, and the importance of compliance with treatment plans (elastics, headgear, etc.)Ensure patients are comfortable and informed throughout their visitUndertake lab tasks as instructedExperience and qualifications:Minimum high school diploma or equivalentKnowledge of dental terminology and dental proceduresFamiliar with SterilizationFamiliar with OSHA guidelines and proceduresExperience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferredPrevious experience requiredBenefits offered:401(k)Health (PPO/HSA), Vision, DentalDisability insurance (STD/LTD)Accident InsuranceLife InsuranceEmployee, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance OptionsPaid Time OffHoliday PayHep B and CPR CertificationsCareer Growth OpportunitiesCompany provided online learning coursesCompetitive CompensationPaid trainingEmployee fun daysHoliday celebrationsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Perks @ Work, Employee Discount ProgramTraveling stipend (IF TRAVELING)Schedule & Location: Multiple Locations: Potranco Smiles, Marbach Smiles, Castroville Dental, Converse Smiles & Shaenfield Smiles Schedule: Mondays, Thursday 8-5 Saturday 8-2 (The assistant will work in Ortho on the days we are seeing orthodontic patients, and on the days we are not seeing orthodontic patients, they will support General Dentistry. This allows for a consistent Monday–Friday schedule (some Saturdays required)). If Orthodontics is scheduled on a Saturday, one weekday off will be provided that same week. 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: CDP100
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san antonio, TX, 78201, US
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