Traveling Orthodontic Assistant
Children's Dental FunZone
Apply to this jobWe are looking for an amazing Traveling Licensed Orthodontic Assistant to join our Dental Practice!
We are a rapidly growing Pediatric Dental Practice with 20+ locations across Los Angeles.
Children's Dental FunZone is dedicated to serving the unique needs of children, toddlers, and teens. We offer comprehensive services including preventive pediatric Dental Care and Orthodontics. Our teams of dental professionals are changing the face of pediatric dental care through our dedication to oral health and compassionate care for our patients and their guardians. Our practices are based on a patient-centric approach achieved through significant teamwork, flexibility, and commitment.
ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT LICENSE IN CALIFORNIA REQUIRED
Job Type:
- Full Time, Mon-Fri 8:00 am- 5:00 pm; some Saturdays & Sundays 8:00 am- 2:00 pm
- $35-$40.00/Hr.
Benefits offered:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Vacation and Sick
- Endless opportunities to grow within the Company
- Monthly Bonuses
- Employee Referral Incentive Program
Job Duties
- Familiarity with dental terminology, materials, medications and instruments used during dental procedures
- Perform the following tasks to ensure efficiency: clean, sterilize instruments, and set up trays
- Maintain and test equipment (sterilizer, x-ray dosimetry, x-ray processor, etc.)
- Effectively pour models and conduct other lab procedures
- Happily, instruct patients in oral hygiene and preventive dental care education
- Perform charting activities and document exam findings in a patient record
- Maintain clean, orderly, and well-stocked operatory and laboratory
- Work in conjunction with Staff Dentists/Dental team to develop and implement preventive dental activities for the community
- Safely performs all duties of protective protocols to ensure personal safety as well as the safety of others
Desired Profile/Background:
- ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT LICENSE IN CALIFORNIA REQUIRED
- MUST LOVE WORKING WITH CHILDREN
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an Orthodontic Assistant
- Valid driver's license and own vehicle required
- X-Ray Certificate
- An upbeat personality is a MUST
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Dentrix.
- Bi-Lingual (Spanish) preferred
Summary
Assist in orthodontic and pediatric dental procedures; travel between locations; patient education; lab work.
Job title
Traveling Orthodontic Assistant
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
West Los Angeles, CA; remote work not allowed
Salary
$35-$40.00/Hr.
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA