Orthodontic Assistant

Epic Orthodontics•Farragut, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Smiles are EPIC! At Epic Orthodontics, we strive to provide the highest quality of orthodontic care to our patients in and around the Knoxville and Lenoir City, Tennessee area. We understand what a significant difference in health and self-esteem a beautiful smile can make, which is why we are dedicated to giving each of our patients the smile they deserve! We are looking for someone willing to contribute to the common goal of creating a great experience for our patient. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, a willingness to grow, and an ambitious, go-getter attitude. Someone who thrives in a busy environment and is a team player, with an eagerness to learn and provide extraordinary care to our patients. Reliability and dedication to making a positive impact are essential.

Requirements

Positive and willingness to grow.
Ambitious and go-getter attitude.
Thrives in a busy environment and is a team player.
Eagerness to learn and provide extraordinary care to our patients.
Reliable and dedicated to making a positive impact.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred but not required! We will train the right candidate!

Responsibilities

Present the patient to the doctor.
Take, expose, and develop digital radiographs (panoramic).
Record and maintain clinical notes in the patient chart.
Provide hygiene and diet education.
Assist the dentist during treatment procedures in office.
Take impressions.
Schedule follow-up exams.
Sanitize dental chairs and operatory rooms.
Parent consults-discuss treatment plans/if chairside
Clean and sterilize instruments.
Equipment maintenance
Lab work.
Restock supplies in rooms and sterilization area.
Infection control & maintenance of OSHA guidelines.
Write letters to be sent to referrals.
Participate in office community service projects.
Other duties as assigned by Clinic Coordinator, Office Manager, Practice Administrator, or Dentists