Traveling Ortho Assistant in Greensboro, North Carolina at Lane & Associates Family Dentistry

Now Hiring: Orthodontic Assistant Greensboro/Winston Salem

The Traveling Orthodontic Assistant is responsible for supporting the Orthodontist across designed 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!
• 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!