ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT
Calling all experienced dental & orthodontic assistants…
Are you working in an environment where it sometimes feels like the dollar comes before the patient — or the team?
If you love what you do but are ready for a practice that still puts people first, keep reading.
Petrous Orthodontics is proud to be privately owned, and we believe our culture shows it. We care about our patients, we care about our team, and we believe you can run an incredible, successful practice without losing sight of either. Don’t just take our word for it — read our Google reviews and see what our patients have to say about their experience with us.
We believe everyone deserves a smile they’ll love.
We also believe that you deserve a position you’ll love.
Good thing you found us, and we found you.
At Petrous Orthodontics, we’re all about empowering transformation. We want people to become more confident in how they look, how they feel, and how they think. So we’re spreading smiles and positivity all over Metro Detroit.
That’s why we’re looking for energetic, passionate, and confident team members who can join us with this mission.
What do you think, are you up for it?
Never feel dread going to work again!
Opportunity
· Full-time of 4.5 days per week worked (40 hrs)
· Exciting, LONG-TERM CAREER in the field of orthodontics
· Very generous compensation (we believe in compensating well because we know that well-paid, well-appreciated employees tend to do better work)
· Health Insurance
· 401K retirement plan with matching
· Up to 5 weeks of paid vacation
· Paid holidays
· Uniform / scrubs provided
· Orthodontic and whitening benefit
· Low stress, upbeat, and positive work environment
Qualities (very important)
Our ideal candidate is:
· Outgoing, positive, adaptable
· Team player: Sensitive, respectful & encouraging
· Teachable & humble
· Self-disciplined & detail oriented
Skill Areas & Abilities (very important)
· A really good people person
· Excellent Communicator
· Enjoys being around kids and teens
· Likes working with their hands
· Basic familiarity with computers (not for the computer-illiterate)
Education & Experience (IMPORTANT)
Clinical experience in an orthodontic or dental office is strongly favored; however, it is not required. Those with experience and clinical skills will start at a higher rate of pay.
Please provide a cover letter with no more than 1–2 paragraphs discussing why you would be a great fit for the position. Candidates who provide a 1–2 paragraph cover letter will be highly favored.
Position Details
· Work Remotely: No
· Job Type: Full-time
· Schedule: Monday to Friday
· Work Location: In person
Benefits
· 401(k)
· 401(k) matching
· Employee discount
· Health insurance
· Paid time off
· Referral program
· Retirement plan
Preferred Experience & Certification
· Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
· X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
