Orthodontic Assistant - Westrock Orthodontics
About The Position
Westrock Orthodontics is seeking a high-energy Orthodontic Assistant for its Travel Team, working across the Hot Springs and Texarkana practices. The role includes 1–2 travel days per week to Texarkana, with hours running from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on those travel days. Westrock provides a team travel van and pays for all travel time. Working alongside Orthodontists, the assistant provides clinical care and helps create a warm, uplifting patient experience. Responsibilities include chairside support during exams and treatments, performing expanded clinical functions under direct doctor supervision, using 3D digital scanners, educating patients, preparing and turning over treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining accurate patient records. The role is suited to someone with dental or orthodontic assisting experience, knowledge of orthodontic appliances and clinical terminology, flexibility to work across both practices, strong communication skills, and a collaborative attitude.
Requirements
- Prior experience in dental or orthodontic assisting; orthodontic experience is preferred.
- Strong familiarity with orthodontic appliances, clinical terminology, and patient workflow.
- Flexibility and ability to travel and work across the Hot Springs and Texarkana practices.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to connect with patients of all ages.
- A supportive, collaborative attitude and proactive mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Prior orthodontic assisting experience.
Responsibilities
- Work chairside with the Orthodontist during comprehensive exams and advanced orthodontic treatments, supporting appointment flow and patient comfort.
- Place and remove archwires, coil springs, bands, retainers, and attachments under direct doctor supervision.
- Use 3D digital scanners to take impressions and assist with the fabrication of custom appliances and aligners.
- Educate patients about their treatment, oral hygiene, and appliance care, and help troubleshoot appliance issues.
- Prepare treatment suites, sterilize instruments according to safety protocols, and manage clinical room turnarounds.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely patient records and treatment notes.
- Travel 1–2 days per week to the Texarkana practice and work across the Hot Springs and Texarkana practices.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation reflecting value and experience.
- Clear pathways for career growth and advancement.
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay.
- Flexible health, dental, and vision coverage options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Complimentary orthodontic care for the employee and eligible family members.
- Employee Assistance Program for personal, financial, and mental well-being.
- Supportive team culture centered on respect, fun, and meaningful patient outcomes.
- Team travel van for travel to Texarkana.
- All travel time is paid.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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