What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Dental Assistant – Will Train position at Orthodontic Harmony?
Entry-Level Dental Assistant at an Orthodontic Office – No Experience Needed, We Train
Orthodontic Harmony · Briarcliff Manor, NY
$20–$22 per hour · 32 hours over 4 weekdays · No evenings or weekends
- Paid training from day one, with no dental experience needed
- A weekday off every week, with your schedule set about 8 weeks ahead
- Pension plan, plus a 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
- Reimbursement toward your own health insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
What you'll learn
We teach orthodontic assisting step by step, working alongside our orthodontist and clinical team.
- First: sterilization, infection control, room setup, and orthodontic instruments and terms
- Next: working chairside with patients as your skills grow
- We reimburse certification costs as you advance
What your day looks like
- Getting treatment rooms ready and turned over between patients
- Sterilizing and organizing instruments
- Helping children, teens, and adults feel comfortable
- Assisting the orthodontist as your training progresses
- Keeping supplies stocked and the office clean and organized (on a small team, everyone pitches in)
This is an active job. You'll be on your feet and moving for most of the day.
Schedule
Any 4 weekdays, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Your day off rotates from week to week, and you'll get the schedule about 8 weeks ahead. You need to be available all five weekdays so we can build the rotation.
You'll do well here if you
- Show up on time, every time, because a small team depends on it
- Are friendly and at ease with kids and teens
- Notice what needs doing and handle it without being asked
- Want a long-term career, not a short-term job
, customer service, or healthcare helps but isn't required.
About us
Orthodontic Harmony is a small, close-knit orthodontic practice in Briarcliff Manor. We invest real time in training the right person, and we want you to grow with us.
Pay: $20–$22 per hour, based on relevant experience. Benefit eligibility and terms follow each plan's requirements.
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
Application Question(s):
- This role requires availability any 4 weekdays, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, on a rotating schedule. Are you available?
- Tell us about a job, school, or other commitment where others counted on you to show up consistently.
- What interests you about working in an orthodontic office?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22