Orthodontic Assistant Jobs

Description:

About us:

Orthodontic Experts is dedicated to quality care and orthodontic excellence, we are a community committed to making a difference in the lives of our patients. We are looking for the best of the best to join our team as a Orthodontic Assistant. We currently have twenty-four offices in the greater Chicagoland area, Wisconsin, and Indiana. This year we are on track to open additional offices! Our core Values consist of the following:

• Inclusion
• Teamwork
• Transparency
• Integrity
• Respect
• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability

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Welcome to the role of Orthodontic Assistant! As an Orthodontic Assistant, you will be an integral part of creating beautiful smiles for our patients. You will be part of a dynamic team of orthodontic professionals who are passionate about providing excellent care. You will be responsible for providing support to our Orthodontist and assisting in the chair-side procedures. Your duties will include preparing patients for their treatment, sterilizing instruments, taking digital radiographs, and assisting with laboratory procedures. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about providing high-quality patient care and developing relationships with patients. If you have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a desire to learn, then this role is for you!

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering expanders, space maintainers and forsus.
• Follow safety and infection control protocols
• Complete Full Arch Bonding top and bottom, as well as bonding fixed retainers
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and orthodontic care
• Making clear retainers
• Rebonding Brackets
• Using iTero machine
• Debonding
• Assist the orthodontist during procedures, such as adjusting braces and placing orthodontic appliances
• Sterilize instruments before and after use
• Examine patient's mouths and take notes of irregularities
• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, such as cleaning teeth, taking X-Rays, and making impressions
• Manage patient records and update charts
• Complete Invisalign procedures: attachments and adjustments, and scans

Minimum Qualifications

• Be professional, organized, and have strong attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and efficiently
• Can multitask
• Availability on Saturdays
• Certificate of completion for Orthodontic Assistant Courses (preferred)
• Have excellent communication skills
• Orthodontic assisting (1 year required)
• High School Diploma of GED

Benefits and Perks

• MetLaw
• Monthly bonuses
• 401(k) and matching
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short-Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection - LifeLock
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatment

Hours & Pay:

• Friday 6:45am – 3:00pm
• Pay Range $18-$21 per hour
• Occasional Saturday
• Thursday 7:45am - 4:00pm
• Monday – Wednesday 8:45am – 5:00pm

Requirements:

• Travel availability to Dekalb