Orthodontic Assistant \| Training Provided \| No Experience Welcome \| $18–24/hr
Wilson Orthodontics \| Durham \& Oxford, NC
Quick question.
Do you want a job…
or do you want to be part of changing people’s confidence every day?
At Wilson Orthodontics, we are not hiring often.
We hire carefully.
We are looking for the right person to join a team and culture we care deeply about protecting.
And here is the honest part:
You do not need orthodontic or dental experience.
Some of our best team members started with none.
In many ways, we would rather train someone kind, motivated, curious, and dependable than hire experience without the right heart.
Skills can be taught.
Character cannot.
What this role feels like
You will not be “just an assistant.”
You will build relationships.
You will help kids, teens and adults through life\-changing treatment.
You will learn advanced digital technology, orthodontic systems, and patient care skills.
You will be part of a close\-knit team that supports each other and genuinely enjoys working together.
Patients often ask for our assistants by name.
That matters.
What you will do
- Assist with orthodontic patient appointments
- Help with braces and clear aligner treatment
- Take digital scans, photos, and patient records
- Support chairside clinical care and patient education
- Help create an exceptional patient experience
- Support a fast\-paced, team\-oriented clinical environment
- Warm and positive
- Reliable
- A fast learner
- Good with people
- Detail oriented
- Good with your hands
- Energized by a busy day
- Proud to do things well
- Competitive pay
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Health insurance premium stipend
- Orthodontic treatment discount for family
- Paid training
- Growth opportunities
- Supportive team culture
- Why does this role interest you?
- Tell us about a time you learned a new skill quickly.
- What does excellent customer service mean to you?
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- On\-the\-job training
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Who thrives here
This may be a great fit if you are:
Experience is welcome.
No experience is welcome too.
We can train the right person.
Bonus points if you have experience in hospitality, childcare, teaching, dental assisting, or fast\-paced customer service.
Some of our strongest team members have come from those backgrounds.
Schedule
Full\-time
Monday–Thursday
8:1 5AM–5:15 PM
1\-hour lunch
Our team works primarily in Durham approximately 12 days per month, with about 4 days per month in our Oxford office.
If you enjoy variety while still having a primary home base, this can be a great fit.
Benefits
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Before applying, please consider
This is a fast\-paced, highly interactive role that rewards initiative, teamwork, and attention to detail.
If you are looking for a place to simply show up and get through the day, this probably is not your place.
If you want meaningful work, real relationships, and a role where what you do matters…
we would love to meet you.
We are not looking for the most experienced applicant.
We are looking for the right one.
Pay: $18\.00 \- $24\.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person