Overview

We’re looking for a friendly, motivated, and detail-oriented orthodontic assistant/ LDA to join our welcoming team! This is a great opportunity to put your dental assisting skills to work in a specialty setting where you’ll help create confident smiles every day. Pay will be based on experience.

What You’ll Do:

Assist chairside with orthodontic procedures
Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
Take records (photos, X-rays, intraoral scans)
Help with sterilization and operatory setup/breakdown
Ensure each patient has a positive, comfortable experience
Laboratory duties including appliances on a limited basis as needed
Non-clinical responsibilities as needed:

a. Greeting patients as they come in
b. Answering telephones
c. Scheduling appointments
d. Entering new patients into the computer system
e. Accepting payments for treatment
f. Participating in marketing the practice

What We’re Looking For:

Dental Assisting Certification (or eligibility)
Previous experience in orthodontic assisting is a plus but not required
Willingness to learn orthodontic techniques (we’ll train you!)
CPR certification or willingness to be certified
Positive attitude, team-oriented, reliability, and a patient-first mindset

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Supportive team and friendly work environment
Hands-on orthodontic experience
Opportunity to grow your skills with new technology

If you’re ready to start your orthodontic career or continue your orthodontic career in a practice that values teamwork and patient care, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 35 per week

Benefits:

Continuing education credits
Employee discount
On-the-job training
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance

License/Certification:

dental assisting license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Rochester, MN 55906 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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