Lead Orthodontic Assistant (Bucktown)

Orthodontic Experts; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts is seeking a Lead Orthodontic Assistant to join their team in Chicago. This full-time role involves supporting orthodontists with various tasks, including assisting during procedures, managing patient records, and preparing patients for treatment. Ideal candidates will have orthodontic assisting experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for providing high-quality care.

Benefits

Paid Training

Travel Pay

Clinical Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition Assistance Program

Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatments

Qualifications

• 1 year of Orthodontic assisting required.
• Availability on Saturdays is a must.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments by cleaning teeth and taking X-rays.
• Assist orthodontist during procedures like adjusting braces.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate of completion for Orthodontic Assistant Courses

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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 Lead Orthodontic Assistant. We Currently Have Twenty-eight 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

• Accountability
• Inclusion
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Transparency
  
  

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Job Type

Full-time

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 Lead Orthodontic Assistant. We Currently Have Twenty-eight 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

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

Job Description

As a Lead 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.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, such as cleaning teeth, taking X-Rays, and making impressions.
• Examine patient's mouths and take notes of irregularities.
• Assist the orthodontist during procedures, such as adjusting braces and placing orthodontic appliances.
• Manage patient records and update charts.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and orthodontic care.
• Sterilize instruments before and after use.
• Follow safety and infection control protocols.
• Complete Invisalign procedures: attachments and adjustments, and scans
• Complete Full Arch Bonding top and bottom, as well as bonding fixed retainers
• Debonding
• Rebonding Brackets
• Ensure that all appliances have been received for the clinic day.
• Ensure the OSHA weekly, monthly, and quarterly tasks are completed on administrative days.
• Using Various digital Scanners
• Making clear retainers
• Help train new orthodontic assistants.
• Participate in Marketing events Added
• Delivering expanders, space maintainers and forsus.
• Assisting with evaluating potential new orthodontic assistants, or assistants in training.
• Speak to patients and parents regarding poor oral health, non-compliance, broken brackets etc.
• In the event you are traveling to another clinic, you are required to perform all duties and responsibilities of your role including administrative tasks.
• Other tasks as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

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

Working Hours/ Location:

• Monday – Wednesday 8:45am – 5:00pm
• Thursday - Friday 6:45am – 3:00pm
• 2 Saturdays per month
• Two 9:45 am to 6:00 pm shifts per month
• Home Office Location: 2222 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622.
• Travel availability to Harwood Heights, Avondale, Pilsen.
  
  

Benefits (for Our Full-time Employees)

• Paid Training
• Travel Pay (when traveling to sister clinics farther than 15 miles away from base clinic)
• Clinical Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Account
• 401(k) and matching
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection
• MetLife MetLaw Legal Insurance
• Transit Reimbursement - Commuter Account
• Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatments
  
  

Salary Description

Pay range - 23$ -26$ per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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