Lead Orthodontic Assistant (Portage)

Orthodontic Experts Management LLC; Portage (IN); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Training

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Orthodontic Experts Management LLC is seeking a Lead Orthodontic Assistant to support our orthodontists across multiple clinics. You will prepare patients, sterilize instruments, take digital radiographs, and assist with lab work, while ensuring high-quality patient care.

The role requires front-line patient interaction, detailed record-keeping, and the ability to travel to sister clinics as needed. Training and certification in orthodontics are valued, with commitment to our patient-centered

Formación

• Orthodontic assisting experience (1 year preferred).
• Availability on Saturdays required.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Certificate of completion for Orthodontic Assistant Courses preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments and take X-Rays.
• Assist orthodontist during procedures and adjust braces.
• Maintain patient records and charts.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care.

Conocimientos

Orthodontic assisting

Availability on Saturdays

Quick learning

Multitasking

Communication skills

Spanish preferred

Travel to clinics

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Orthodontic Assistant Courses certificate

Descripción del empleo

Description

About us:

At Orthodontic Experts, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and setting the standard for orthodontic excellence. With over 30 locations across the greater Chicagoland area, Wisconsin, and Indiana, and continued growth ahead, we are focused on transforming smiles and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about high-quality care and align with our Core Values:

Accountability

Continuous Improvement

Inclusion

Integrity

Respect

Teamwork

Transparency

If you are seeking an opportunity to grow your career in a purpose-driven, patient-centered organization, we encourage you to apply.

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 patients' 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 preferred
• Travel availability to Munster, Merrillville,Homewood

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: 5997 Central Ave ,Portage, IN 46368
• Pay range - 23$ -26$ per hour

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