Dental Assistant

Overview: Traveling Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Monarch Dental – Cedar Hill, TX Supported by Smile Brands

Monarch Dental, supported by Smile Brands, is looking for an experienced Traveling Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our team in the Cedar Hill, TX area. This position is ideal for a dental professional who enjoys variety, is comfortable traveling between dental practices, and has experience in both orthodontics and general dentistry.

Schedule (days/hours): 03/24 Responsibilities: Travel between assigned Monarch Dental locations to provide orthodontic dental assisting support Assist orthodontists and dental teams with patient care and clinical procedures Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment for orthodontic procedures Assist with orthodontic procedures, including bracket placement, adjustments, impressions/scans, and other clinical duties as appropriate Take and prepare dental records and radiographs as directed Provide patients with clear instructions regarding orthodontic treatment and post-treatment care Support general dentistry procedures and assist the dental team when needed Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment Follow all infection control, safety, and practice protocols Deliver an exceptional patient experience at every location Qualifications: Previous orthodontic dental assisting experience strongly preferred Experience in general dentistry is highly preferred Dental Assistant certification/registration as required by the state of Texas Experience working with orthodontic patients and treatment procedures Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively with different dental teams and providers Comfortable traveling between multiple dental practice locations Reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently Commitment to providing excellent patient care Why Join Monarch Dental / Smile Brands?

At Monarch Dental, you’ll have the opportunity to work with experienced dental professionals while gaining exposure to multiple practices and orthodontic teams. As part of the Smile Brands family, we are committed to supporting our team members and providing opportunities to grow within the dental field.

If you’re an experienced Dental Assistant with a passion for orthodontics and enjoy a dynamic, travel-based role, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation: 18.00- 20.00/hour About:

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]

Direct patient care • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Dental care patient counseling • Health savings account • General dentistry • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Hourly pay • Patient safety measures implementation • Disability insurance • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental x-ray • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • Employee discount • Clean workspace maintenance • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Communication skills • Life insurance • Pet insurance