Orthodontic Assistant (2 Tuesday's x Month)

Webster Dental Care; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Webster Dental Care in Berwyn, IL is seeking a part-time experienced Orthodontic Assistant to support an orthodontist on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month, with a busy schedule and potential for additional hours.

The role requires orthodontic assisting experience, knowledge of braces and Invisalign, and comfort with patient questions. Eaglesoft proficiency and strict infection control are essential; the team values punctuality and reliability.

Qualifications

• MUST have experience assisting in orthodontia.
• Knowledge of general and orthodontic dental terminology.
• Sizing, removal, and replacement of arch wires.
• Familiarization of traditional braces, Invisalign, types of retainers, and what's needed when taking records.
• Must be able to take traditional and digital impressions & photos.
• Making sure a room is set up accordingly for a bonding or appliance placement.
• Comfortable answering questions and speaking with parents.
• Place and remove seperators & fit bands.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients with a kind demeanor and seat them
• Be able to navigate Eaglesoft (If you have knowledge of another software - It's very easy to teach and learn Eaglesoft)
• Know infection control, OSHA standards, and sterilization protocols
• Punctual and reliable

Skills

Orthodontic assisting experience

Eaglesoft familiarity

Infection control knowledge

Punctual and reliable

Spanish speaking

Education

Dental assisting certification

Tools

Eaglesoft

Job description

Description

Webster Dental Care of Berwyn is a friendly neighborhood dental practice seeking a part-time experienced Orthodontic Assistant. We have an Orthodontist who practices at our facility on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, with a very busy schedule.

Hours: 9:30am - 7pm (Twice x month)

*Occasionally the Doctor will change a Tuesday to the 2nd or 4th Tuesday of the month (ample notice will be communicated)

*If there's 5 Tuesday's in a month, he will occasionally open up the schedule for a 3rd working day that month

*Opportunity for more hours at other Webster Dental locations if desired (must commute/travel to those offices)

Expectations

• Greet patients with a kind demeanor and seat them
• Be able to navigate Eaglesoft (If you have knowledge of another software - It's very easy to teach and learn Eaglesoft)
• Know infection control, OSHA standards, and sterilization protocols
• Punctual and reliable

Preferred but Not Required

• Spanish speaking
• Polishing certified
• Uploading records to the Invisalign Doctor site

Requirements

• MUST have experience assisting in orthodontia
• Knowledge of general and orthodontic dental terminology
• Sizing, removal, and replacement of arch wires
• Familiarization of traditional braces, Invisalign, types of retainers, and what's needed when taking records
• Must be able to take traditional and digital impressions & photos
• Making sure a room is set up accordingly for a bonding or appliance placement
• Comfortable answering questions and speaking with parents
• Place and remove seperators & fit bands