Job Description

Join Our Team and Brighten Lives One Smile at a Time

At Levens Orthodontics, we make it our mission to give our patients reasons to smile every day. Now, we're seeking a talented Orthodontic Assistant to join our passionate team and help us maintain our commitment to quality dental care. Operating Hours: Monday: 930 am - 6:00 pm, Tuesday: 8:30am - 6:00pm, Wednesday: 7:30am - 5:00pm, Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm Benefits & Perks:

• Full-Time (30+ hours)
  • Health, Vision and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) *subject to terms and eligibility
  • Competitive Dental Services Employee Discount
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • 9 Paid Holidays & PTO
  • Scrub Allowance
  • Continuing Education Allowance

Qualifications:

• Required: Minimum (2) years of orthodontic assisting experience.

As an Orthodontic Assistant, you will:

• Offer top-tier patient care, from reviewing medical histories to completing diagnostic tests and taking radiographs.
• Actively support the doctor during examinations, including instrument handling and material preparation.
• Ensure operational efficiency through treatment room preparation, instrument sterilization, and routine maintenance.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, appliance care, and post-treatment instructions to ensure optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Work chairside both partnered with our orthodontist and independently in the orthodontic clinical space- offering traditional, lingual and clear aligner orthodontics to our valued patient base
• Previous experience with training new orthodontic assistants, workflow management, ordering/inventory and OSHA/HIPPA processes is a huge plus!

Why Choose Levens Orthodontics?

• Established and Expanding Practice With a legacy rooted in orthodontics, our practice has been serving the Western St. Louis area since 1988. We've grown to include a second location in the Southern St. Louis area in 2018, focusing on quality over quantity and earning numerous patient referrals.
• Expertise and Continuous Learning Benefit from working with a team committed to extensive training, including specialized techniques like lingual orthodontics. Under the guidance of our lead Orthodontist Dr. Levens, a professor at St. Louis University, you'll gain a deep understanding of the "why" behind our methods, enhancing your professional growth and expertise.
• Supportive and Experienced Team Join a small, close-knit office with a team comprised of several individuals who have been with us for 7-8 years. Our team includes dedicated business assistants and typically four orthodontic assistants, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Why Being Partnered with P1 Dental Matters: Partnering with P1 Dental offers us:

• Cutting-edge Technology: Access to the latest in dental technology to enhance patient care
• Efficiency & Affordability: Better options for lab work and processes, ensuring top-tier care that's also affordable.
• Unwavering Support:It’s not just about tools and technology; P1 Dental helps us deliver outstanding benefits to our team, without compromising the essence of our practice.

Be Part of Something Bigger:By joining Levens Orthodonticsand P1 Dental, you're not only stepping into a fulfilling role but also becoming part of a community dedicated to shaping the future of dentistry. Ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us? Apply today!