Job Posting: Traveling Specialty Dental Assistant
Position: Traveling Specialty Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Orthodontics)
Location: Multiple Locations
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role: Are you a passionate and skilled dental assistant looking for an exciting opportunity to support specialists across multiple locations? We are seeking a Traveling Specialty Dental Assistant to provide top-notch care in Oral Surgery. In this role, you will help deliver the Perfect Patient Experience (PPE) and create Patients for Life (PFL) by assisting clinicians in providing high-quality treatments. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with different teams, this opportunity is for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Travel to multiple dental offices as assigned to assist in Oral Surgery, Periodontics, or Orthodontics.
- Assist clinicians with examinations and procedures, ensuring a seamless workflow.
- Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment.
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment per state infection control guidelines.
- Prepare patients for treatment and provide pre- and post-operative instructions.
- Take digital radiographs and intraoral images as needed.
- Ensure the operatory is fully stocked and set up for procedures.
- Support patient care by documenting treatment notes and medical history.
- Collaborate with front office and back office teams to maintain efficient scheduling and operations.
- Participate in daily huddles and monthly team meetings to align with company goals.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and state/federal regulations.
- Maintain professionalism and uphold company values at all times.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Certification, licensure, or registration as required by state regulations.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- Ability to travel between multiple locations per day as needed.
- Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and technology.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and adaptable to different team dynamics.
- Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of experience as a Dental Assistant, preferably in a specialty setting.
- Experience with digital radiography and electronic patient charting.
- Familiarity with orthodontic, periodontal, or oral surgery procedures.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and travel reimbursement.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Paid time to volunteer in your local community.
If you’re ready to take your dental assisting career to the next level and enjoy the variety of working across multiple locations, apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Ability to Commute:
- Kansas City, MO 64146 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kansas City, MO 64146: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
