Orthodontic Assistant (Hillside)

Orthodontic Experts; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental service provider as an Orthodontic Assistant in Hillside, where you will play an essential role in patient care. In this full-time position, you will support orthodontic procedures and work in a community-focused environment dedicated to quality care and orthodontic excellence. Ideal candidates will have multitasking abilities, communication skills, and a desire to contribute to making positive changes in patients' lives.

Benefits

Paid Training

Clinical Bonuses

401(k) and matching

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1 year of orthodontic assisting experience required.
• Availability on Saturdays is necessary.
• Ability to learn quickly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, including cleaning teeth and taking X-rays.
• Assist orthodontist during procedures like adjusting braces.
• Manage patient records and educate patients on oral hygiene.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate of completion for Orthodontic Assistant Courses

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About us:

Orthodontic Experts Is Dedicated To Quality Care And Orthodontic Excellence, We Are a Community Committed To Making a Difference In The Lives Of Our Patients. We Are Looking For The Best Of The Best To Join Our Team As a Orthodontic Assistant. We Currently Have 29 Offices In The Greater Chicagoland Area, Wisconsin, And Indiana. This Year We Are On Track To Open Additional Offices! Our Core Values Consist Of The Following

• Accountability
• Inclusion
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Transparency
  
  

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

About us:

Orthodontic Experts Is Dedicated To Quality Care And Orthodontic Excellence, We Are a Community Committed To Making a Difference In The Lives Of Our Patients. We Are Looking For The Best Of The Best To Join Our Team As a Orthodontic Assistant. We Currently Have 29 Offices In The Greater Chicagoland Area, Wisconsin, And Indiana. This Year We Are On Track To Open Additional Offices! Our Core Values Consist Of The Following

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

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.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
  
  

Requirements

Working Hours/ Location:

• Monday – Wednesday 8:45am – 5:00pm
• Thursday - Friday 6:45am – 3:00pm
• 2 Saturdays per month
• Two 9:45 am to 6:00 pm shifts per month
• Home Office Location: 100 S. Mannheim Rd, SteG04 , Hillside, IL 60162
• Travel availability to Glendale Heights , Harwood Heights and Avondale
  
  

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 - 18$ -24$ per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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