What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant (No Experience Required) position at Mohr Orthodontics?
Join a Team That Invests in You
Are you looking for a career where you can learn, grow, and make a difference in people’s lives every day?
We are seeking a positive, motivated, and coachable Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. Previous orthodontic or dental experience is not required—we are happy to train the right person. We believe that attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn are just as important as technical skills.
Our office is built around teamwork, support, and creating an enjoyable experience for both our patients and our staff. If you enjoy working with people, learning new skills, and being part of a positive workplace culture, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
As an Orthodontic Assistant, you’ll work closely with our doctor and team to help create confident smiles while developing valuable clinical skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting the doctor chairside during patient appointments
- Preparing treatment areas and ensuring instruments and equipment are properly sterilized
- Taking extraoral radiographs and intraoral photographs
- Maintaining accurate patient records and treatment progress notes
- Assisting with orthodontic procedures, including:
- Changing color ties
- Changing wires
- Fitting bands
- Taking impressions
- Digital impression scanning
- Educating patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care
- Supporting our digital workflow, including 3D printing and fabrication of orthodontic appliances
- Anticipating the needs of patients and teammates to help appointments run smoothly
What We’re Looking For
We’re less concerned about experience and more interested in finding someone who is:
- Coachable and eager to learn
- Positive, friendly, and team-oriented
- Reliable and dependable
- Comfortable communicating with patients of all ages
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Committed to providing excellent patient care
- Possesses good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We believe great workplaces are built by great people. We strive to maintain a supportive, encouraging environment where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
Benefits & Perks
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Paid time off:
- 64 hours accrued annually
- Increased to 96 hours after 5 years of employment
- 6 paid holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career growth opportunities
- Supportive team culture focused on learning and collaboration
- Average of 60 hours per pay period
- Enjoy long weekends with every other Monday and Friday off
If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want a team that will invest in your success—we encourage you to apply.