Orthodontic Assistant (Madison)

Orthodontic Experts Ltd; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Travel Pay

Clinical Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Transit's Reimbursement

Free Orthodontic Treatments

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts Ltd in Madison, WI is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. You will support the orthodontist, prepare patients, sterilize instruments, take digital radiographs, and assist with lab procedures.

This role requires 1 year of orthodontic assisting, Saturday availability, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication and organizational skills. Travel to Beloit/Menomonee Falls may be needed.

Qualifications

• Orthodontic assisting experience at least 1 year.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Willingness to travel to sister clinics as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, including cleaning and taking X-Rays.
• Assist the orthodontist during procedures and with appliance placement.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control.
• Manage patient records and update charts.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Orthodontic Assistant Courses (certificate)

Job description

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.

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

We also offer competitive pay!

Pay Range: $20.00-$26.00 per hour plus monthly bonuses

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 8:45am – 5:00pm
• Thursday & Friday 6:45am – 3:00pm
• 2 Saturdays per month
• 1710 Eagan Rd , Madison, WI 53704
• Travel required to Beloit/Menomonee Falls

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