Lead Orthodontic Assistant – Invisalign & Team Training

Orthodontic Experts; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) and matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Lead Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist with chair-side procedures, patient prep, sterilization, digital radiographs, and laboratory work.

You will manage patient records, educate patients, assist with Invisalign, full-arch bonding, debonding, and coordinate travel to sister clinics; Saturday availability required; pay range $23-$26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Orthodontic assisting (1 year required)
• Availability on Saturdays
• High School Diploma or 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 preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Communication skills

Spanish speaking (preferred)

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Orthodontic Assistant Certification (preferred)

Job description

Orthodontic Experts in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Lead Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist with chair-side procedures, patient prep, sterilization, digital radiographs, and laboratory work.

You will manage patient records, educate patients, assist with Invisalign, full-arch bonding, debonding, and coordinate travel to sister clinics; Saturday availability required; pay range $23-$26 per hour.