Traveling Assistant

Rock Dental • Little Rock, AR

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Westrock Orthodontics is seeking a Traveling Assistant to support their travel team for the West Memphis, Blytheville, Helena, and Forest City clinics. The primary goal of this role is to serve and provide superior support to doctors, acting as an example of respect and caring for customers and office personnel. As an Orthodontic Assistant, you will assist the Orthodontist with patients to ensure the highest quality of care is provided, performing clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist. This includes preparing the patient operatory and equipment, and assisting the doctor during examinations and orthodontic treatments.

Requirements

• Dental assisting background is helpful but not mandatory.
• Orthodontic assisting experience extremely helpful.
• Familiarity with orthodontic appliances welcome.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to anticipate team and doctor needs.
• Respectful to fellow team members, patients, and the Doctor.
• Genuinely nice and kind.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Orthodontist with patients to ensure the highest quality of care is provided.
• Perform clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist.
• Prepare patient operatory and equipment.
• Assist the doctor during examination and ortho treatment.
• Communicate clearly and calmly the treatment needs to parent and patient utilizing the prescribed treatment plan.
• Recognize and identify prior authorization requirements, along with ensuring signed consent forms.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients.
• Provide clear and concise documentation of all treatment rendered using electronic and paper dental records and forms.
• Perform general housekeeping and restocking as needed.
• Support the travel team for West Memphis, Blytheville, Helena, and Forest City clinics.
• Serve and provide superior support to doctors.
• Be an example of respect and caring for customers and office personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career growth opportunities
• Talented and motivated team who care about each other, our mission, and our patients.
• Flexible health and insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary orthodontic treatments that help you and your family stay on track.
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Industry-leading 401K retirement plan with matching company contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed