Orthodontic Assistant (Avondale)

Orthodontic Experts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Travel pay to sister clinics

Clinical bonuses

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts in Chicago is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant to support our orthodontists across multiple clinics. You will prepare patients, assist in procedures, manage records, sterilize instruments, and help with digital scans and aligner processes.

This role travels to sister clinics as needed and participates in marketing events. Full-time role with weekend shifts; pay 20–24 USD per hour; benefits include paid training, health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, 401(k), and opportunities

Qualifications

• Orthodontic assisting experience is required.
• Availability on Saturdays is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certification in Orthodontic Assistant Courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments and take X-rays/impressions.
• Assist the orthodontist during procedures and manage aligner processes.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain sterile field.
• Manage patient records and update charts.
• Travel to sister clinics and participate in events as needed.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and care.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Excellent communication

Learn quickly

multitask

Professional & organized

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate of completion for Orthodontic Assistant Courses

Job description

About Us

At Orthodontic Experts, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and setting the standard for orthodontic excellence. With 32 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.

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 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 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 or 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.

Working Hours / Location

• Monday – Wednesday 8:45 am – 5:00 pm.
• Thursday – Friday 6:45 am – 3:00 pm.
• 2 Saturdays per month.
• Two 9:45 am – 6:00 pm shifts per month.
• 3339 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618.
• Travel to Harwood Heights, Bucktown, Skokie, Pilsen.
• Rate of pay – $20 – $24 per hour.

Benefits (for Our Full‑time Employees)

• Paid training.
• Travel pay (when traveling to sister clinics farther than 15 miles 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.