Experienced Orthodontic Assistant

Experienced Orthodontic Assistant

JOIN KNOXVILLE’S PREMIERE NON-CORPORATE ORTHODONTIC TEAM!!

Our NON-Corporate orthodontic office is seeking a hardworking, highly motivated, and experienced Orthodontic Assistant. Don’t miss an opportunity to become part of a supportive team of professionals committed to providing the highest level of orthodontic care. Our professional and friendly office is the perfect opportunity for growth and long term career advancement.

Orthodontic Assistant duties consist of assisting the doctor chairside with patients, digital charting, sterilization, preparing tray setups, taking impressions, and taking radiographic images. Making Essix retainers will also be part of the job duties.

Hours for this position will be primarily Monday-Thursday from 7:50am through approximately 5pm. We offer a competitive salary based on job duties and prior experience. PTO, vacation days, retirement benefits, uniforms, and bonuses are also available, which will add several thousand dollars to the compensation package.

About Us

We are a privately owned, Non-Corporate orthodontic practice that prioritizes elite quality care, patient relationships, and a warm, welcoming environment. Our team is dedicated to creating personalized orthodontic solutions for each patient while fostering a close-knit, collaborative atmosphere in the office. Myers Orthodontics is led by Knoxville native Dr. Beau Myers who has been practicing orthodontics for the past sixteen years. We have two locations - North Office (Ft. City) and West Office (Bearden). The whole team travels to each office.

Qualifications

• RDA, radiology, and CPR certified
• Prior Orthodontic Experience PREFERRED
• Self-motivated, detailed oriented, and positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills with patients and team members
• Punctuality and presence during working hours a must

Job Duties

• Assisting doctor chairside with placing/removing orthodontic appliances
• Archwire and ligature placement/removal
• Recording patient charting and doctor notes in digital chart
• Taking radiographic images (pan, cep, and 3-D scans)
• Sterilizing instruments and patient stations
• Taking impressions and pouring models
• Fabricating Essix retainers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Orthodontic assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person