Orthodontic Assistant at Meyer Dana Orthodontics
Specialty Dental Brands
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Meyer & Dana Orthodontics is looking for a friendly, hardworking Orthodontic Assistant to join our team!
At Meyer & Dana Orthodontics, we believe in creating confident smiles while building meaningful relationships with our patients and teammates. We are searching for someone who is positive, dependable, team-oriented, and passionate about helping others.
What You’ll Do
- Assist doctors during orthodontic procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
- Take records including photos, X-rays, and scans
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and appliance care
- Help create an exceptional patient experience
- Work closely with a fun, supportive team environment
What We’re Looking For
- Orthodontic or dental assisting experience preferred (but willing to train the right person!)
- Strong communication and people skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Dependable and professional
Why Join Our Team?
- Supportive and uplifting work culture
- Opportunity for growth and development
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Work alongside an amazing team that truly cares about each other and our patients
- Help make a difference by creating confident smiles every day!
Positions may include travel between our Rapid City, Spearfish and Pierre locations.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited orthodontic assisting program preferred
- Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and the orthodontic team
Why Join Us?
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
About this role
Meyer & Dana Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support clinical operations and patient care at their Rapid City location, with potential travel to their Spearfish and Pierre offices. You'll work chairside assisting orthodontists during procedures, prepare and sterilize treatment rooms, take records including photos and X-rays, and guide patients through oral hygiene and appliance care. The role demands strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy clinical setting while maintaining a professional demeanor.
The ideal candidate has prior orthodontic or dental assisting experience, though the practice is willing to train someone with the right foundational skills and attitude. You'll need a high school diploma, excellent communication abilities to work effectively with patients and the clinical team, and genuine dependability. If you're organized, positive, and energized by helping others achieve confident smiles, this could be a good fit.
Meyer & Dana Orthodontics emphasizes a supportive work culture with opportunities for growth. The full-time position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and paid time off. This is an in-office role suited to someone seeking stable clinical work in a team-oriented environment.
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