Orthodontic Assistant (Lakeview)

Orthodontic Experts Ltd; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Free orthodontic treatment

Monthly bonuses

Holiday pay

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant to support orthodontists across our Chicagoland locations. You will prepare patients, assist during procedures, and handle sterilization, radiographs, and lab tasks.

This role requires Saturday availability, high school/GED, and completion of orthodontic assistant courses preferred. Travel to West Loop and other clinics may be required, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Orthodontic assistant experience preferred and required for the role.
• Proven ability to multitask in fast-paced clinical settings.
• Strong patient communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety and infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatments and assist the orthodontist in chair-side procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and manage patient records.
• Assist with aligner procedures, bonding, debonding, and scans.
• Travel to sister clinics for coverage as needed.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate in Orthodontic Assistant Courses

Tools

Digital scanners

Job description

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

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 efficientlyCan multitask
• Be professional, organized, and have strong attention to detail
• Have excellent communication skills.

Working Hours/ Location/Pay:

• Tuesday – Wednesday 10:00am – 6:00pm
• Thursday - Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm
• Saturdays - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Work Location: 3113 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60657
• Travel to West Loop, Old Town- for Part Time
• Travel to West Loop, Old Town, Pilsen , Bucktown and Avondale - for Full time
• Pay range - 18$ -25$ per hour

Benefits (for our part-time employees):

• Employee Assistance Program
• Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatment
• Monthly bonuses
• Two paid Holidays off per year (Thanksgiving & Christmas)

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