Orthodontic Assistant (Algonquin)

Orthodontic Experts; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) and matching

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Travel Pay to sister clinics

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team in Algonquin, IL. You will support the orthodontist, prepare patients for procedures, and help with intra-oral imaging and lab work.

Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, instrument sterilization, record-keeping, and patient education. Travel to other clinics may be required; weekend availability is needed. This is a full-time role with benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist during chair-side procedures and prepare patients for treatment.
• Sterilize instruments before and after use and ensure proper infection control.
• Take digital radiographs and assist with laboratory procedures.
• Manage patient records and update charts; educate patients on oral care.
• Travel to other clinics as needed and participate in marketing events.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Communication skills

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Orthodontic Assistant Courses certificate (preferred)

Job description

About us

At Orthodontic Experts, we are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the standard of orthodontic excellence. With 32 locations across the greater Chicagoland area, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Indianapolis, and more on the way, we are a rapidly growing organization committed to transforming smiles and changing lives.

Full-time

Description

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

You're looking to grow your career with a purpose-driven, patient-centered organization.

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.
• Travel to Dekalb, Mundelein/ Rockford.

Working Hours/ Location/Pay

• Monday - Wednesday 8:45am - 5:00pm
• Thursday - Friday 6:45am - 3:00pm
• 2 Saturdays per month
• Two 9:45am- 6:00pm Shifts per month
• 136 S Randall Rd , Algonquin, IL 60102
• Rate of pay - $20 - $24

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

Salary Description

Pay range - 20$ -24$ per hour