Orthodontic Assistant

Orthodontic Experts Ltd; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) and matching

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Assistance Program

Transit Reimbursement

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our clinical team and support the orthodontist in chair-side procedures. You will prepare patients, take radiographs and impressions, sterilize instruments, and help with laboratory tasks in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires 1 year of orthodontic assisting, high school diploma or GED, and state dental radiography credentials. Flexibility for Saturday shifts and occasional travel to nearby clinics is expected.

Qualifications

• Orthodontic assistants with 1 year of experience are required.
• Saturday availability is required.
• Must be able to learn quickly and multitask effectively.
• Professional, organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Must possess or be eligible for state dental radiography credential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments and take X-rays/ impressions.
• Assist the orthodontist during procedures and handle chair-side tasks.
• Maintain patient records and update charts.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care.
• Sterilize instruments and follow infection control protocols.
• Travel to sister clinics and perform administrative duties when needed.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Saturday availability

Quick learner

Multitasking

Professional conduct

Communication skills

Dental radiography credential

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Orthodontic Assistant Courses (preferred)

Job description

Description

At Orthodontic Experts, we are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the standard of orthodontic excellence. We are seeking dedicated team members who share our commitment to high-quality care and who embody our Core Values:

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

If you’re looking to grow your career with a purpose-driven, patient-centered organization, please apply with us.

Job Description:

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.

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 Aligner procedures: attachments and adjustments, and scans
• Complete Full Arch Bonding top and bottom, as well as bonding fixed retainers
• Debonding
• Rebonding Brackets
• Using various digital scanners
• Making clear retainers
• Delivering expanders, space maintainers and forsus.
• In the event you are traveling to another clinic, you are required to perform all duties and responsibilities of your role including administrative tasks.
• Participate in Marketing events
• 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
• Must possess (or be eligible to obtain) the applicable state-required dental radiography credential

Working Hours/ Location:

• Monday – Wednesday 8:45am – 5:00pm
• Thursday - Friday 6:45am – 3:00pm
• 2 Saturdays per month
• Two 9:45am- 6:00pm Shifts per month

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