Lead Orthodontic Assistant — Leadership, Training & Smiles

Orthodontic Experts; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Travel Pay

Clinical Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts in Mundelein, IL seeks a Lead Orthodontic Assistant to join a dynamic team focused on exceptional patient care. You will support the Orthodontist, assist in chair-side procedures, manage records, and help train new staff across multiple clinics.

The role requires 1 year of orthodontic assisting, Saturday availability, and strong communication. You will perform Invisalign tasks, sterilize, follow infection control, and participate in marketing events.

Qualifications

• 1 year orthodontic assisting experience required.
• Availability on Saturdays.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, take X-rays and impressions.
• Examine mouths and note irregularities; assist during procedures.
• Place orthodontic appliances and adjust braces as needed.
• Manage patient records and update charts.
• Educate patients on hygiene and orthodontic care.
• Sterilize instruments and follow infection control protocols.
• Complete Invisalign attachments, adjustments and scans.
• Travel to sister clinics and assist with marketing events.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Spanish speaking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Professionalism

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Orthodontic Assistant certificate

Job description

Orthodontic Experts in Mundelein, IL seeks a Lead Orthodontic Assistant to join a dynamic team focused on exceptional patient care. You will support the Orthodontist, assist in chair-side procedures, manage records, and help train new staff across multiple clinics.

The role requires 1 year of orthodontic assisting, Saturday availability, and strong communication. You will perform Invisalign tasks, sterilize, follow infection control, and participate in marketing events.