Orthodontic Assistant (Mount Pleasant)

Orthodontic Experts Ltd; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthodontics provider is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting orthodontic treatments, preparing patients, and maintaining patient records in a friendly environment. You'll have opportunities for professional growth and may participate in marketing efforts.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatment

Monthly bonuses

Vacation Rental (After 1 year of employment)

Two paid Holidays off per year (Thanksgiving & Christmas)

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate of completion for Orthodontic Assistant Courses

Job description

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.

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

Benefits (for our part-time employees):

• Employee Assistance Program
• Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatment
• Monthly bonuses
• Vacation Rental (After 1 year of employment)
• Two paid Holidays off per year (Thanksgiving & Christmas)