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Dallas-Fort Worth Ortho has an opening for a Traveling Orthodontic Lead Dental Assistant in Dallas, TX. We provide a working environment like no other dental office you have ever seen! All of our staff members are provided training to make the transition to your new professional home. We offer all this and a compensation package that includes health insurance plans, a competitive bonus structure, PTO and 401k.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing the Ortho RDA's
- Help manage the back office staff as well as the systems and operations
- Communicates with the patients (parents/guardians), orthodontist and other team members effectively
- Restocks all orthodontic treatment rooms and other clinical support areas
- Performs periodic inventory of all orthodontic supplies
- Responsible for traveling crate of orthodontic supplies between multiple locations
- Keeps the patient schedule on time by being aware of the daily schedule, working efficiently and as a member of a cohesive team
- Takes x-rays as prescribed
- Assists the orthodontist with all assisting duties, including orthodontic procedures
- Records treatment rendered
- Instructs patients in oral hygiene
- Maintains cleanliness of treatment rooms and sterilization area
- Proficient in using conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques in managing interpersonal conflict and patient complaints Is organized, motivated, committed and self-directed
- Demonstrates ability to use assigned computer software and other equipment
- Completes annual education and/or licensing requirements, if applicable
- Adheres to all safety and infection control rules
- Uses appropriate safety equipment.
- Complies with HIPAA and maintains confidential information
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 1 year of previous orthodontic lead experience
- In depth knowledge of all orthodontics dental assistant duties
- All required certifications for dental assisting
- Ability to travel to multiple locations within a territory to provide orthodontic dental assisting services is required
- Outstanding positive attitude and demeanor
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of all company policies and rules
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
