Orthodontic Assistant (Mount Pleasant)

Orthodontic Experts Ltd; Mount Pleasant (WI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Free orthodontic treatment

Monthly bonuses

Paid holidays

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts Ltd is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team in Mount Pleasant, WI. You will support the orthodontist, prepare patients, and help with digitized records and lab procedures.

Responsibilities include sterilization, imaging, and assisting with aligners, bonding, and rebonding. Some travel to sister clinics is required; part-time schedule and weekend availability are needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year orthodontic assisting experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required; certification preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly, multitask, and maintain accuracy.
• Certificate of completion for Orthodontic Assistant Courses (preferred).
• Ability to learn quickly and efficiently.
• Can multitask and stay organized.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, including cleaning, X-Rays, and impression taking.
• Assist the orthodontist during procedures and manage braces adjustments.
• Maintain patient records and update charts accurately.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care.
• Sterilize instruments and enforce infection control protocols.
• Support in aligner procedures, bonding, and debonding as needed.
• Operate digital scanners and manage lab communications.
• Travel to sister clinics for coverage as required.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Orthodontic Assistant Certification (preferred)

Tools

Digital radiographs

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.

Working Hours/ Location:

• Monday – Wednesday 8:45am – 5:00pm
• Thursday - Friday 6:45am – 3:00pm
• 2 Saturdays per month
• 1101 S. Green Bay Rd , Mount Pleasant, WI 53406
• Pay range - 20$ -26$ per hour
• Part Time
• Travel required to sister clinics in Waukegan,Hales Corners,Menomonee Falls

Benefits (for our part-time employees):

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