Orthodontic Assistant (Hales Corners)

Orthodontic Experts Ltd; Hales Corners, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Travel Pay

Clinical Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Free orthodontic treatments

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join a dynamic team focused on high-quality patient care. You will support the orthodontist, prepare patients, and handle chair-side procedures with attention to safety and infection control.

Responsibilities include taking X-rays, impressions, lab work, and educating patients on home care. This role requires Saturday availability and travel to the base and satellite clinics, with a competitive hourly wage and full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Orthodontic assisting certification/course preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly and multitask in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, X-Rays, impressions.
• Assist the orthodontist during procedures and adjust braces.
• Manage patient records and update charts.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and orthodontic care.
• Sterilize instruments and follow infection control protocols.
• Use digital scanners for aligner procedures and scans.
• Travel to sister clinics and perform administrative tasks as needed.
• Participate in marketing events.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Patient communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Digital radiography

Digital scanners

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate of Orthodontic Assistant Courses

Tools

Digital radiography

Digital scanners

Job 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 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 requirement to Menomonee Falls and Mount Pleasant

Working Hours/ Location/Pay:

• Monday – Wednesday 8:45am – 5:00pm
• Thursday - Friday 6:45am – 3:00pm
• 2 Saturdays per month
• 5778 S. 108th Street , Hales Corners, WI 53130
• Rate of pay - 20$ -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