Orthodontic Assistant (Lawrence)

Orthodontic Experts; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Travel Pay

Clinical Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) and matching

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts in Indianapolis is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the Orthodontist in chair-side procedures, patient prep, and lab tasks. You will help with X-rays, impressions, bonding, debonding, scans, and aligner workflows, while maintaining strict asepsis and patient comfort.

This full-time role requires at least 1 year of orthodontic assisting, Saturday availability, and strong organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Orthodontic assisting experience required (1 year)
• Must be available on Saturdays
• HS Diploma or GED required; orthodontic certificate preferred
• Ability to learn quickly and multitask with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and professional demeanor

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments including cleaning, X-rays, and impressions
• Assist the orthodontist during procedures and with appliance placement
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control protocols
• Manage patient records and update charts
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care
• Travel to sister clinics as needed and perform administrative tasks when required
• Participate in marketing events and community outreach
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Orthodontic Assistant Certificate (preferred)

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 Type: Full-time

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

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.

Working Hours/Location

• Monday – Wednesday: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday – Friday: 6:45 AM – 3:00 PM
• Every other Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturdays: Currently no Saturdays shifts however will be in the future
• 5640 Emerson Way , Indianapolis, IN 46220
• Travel availability to Speedway and Greenwood

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$ -25$ per hour