Orthodontic Assistant (Orland Park)

Orthodontic Experts Ltd; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Travel Pay

Clinical Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts in Orland Park, IL is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant to join our patient-centered team. You will support the Orthodontist, prepare patients, take X-rays, sterilize instruments, and assist with aligners and retainers in a fast-paced clinic.

Full-time role with travel to sister clinics as needed; Saturdays required. We offer paid training, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a purpose-driven practice focused on exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Orthodontic assisting (1 year) is required.
• Availability on Saturdays.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certificate of completion for Orthodontic Assistant Courses (preferred).
• Ability to learn quickly and efficiently.
• Can multitask and stay organized.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional conduct with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, take X-Rays and impressions.
• Examine mouths and note irregularities during visits.
• Assist the orthodontist during procedures and adjust braces.
• Manage patient records and update charts.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care.
• Sterilize instruments and follow infection control protocols.
• Complete aligner procedures and bonding tasks, plus scans.
• Travel to sister clinics and perform admin tasks when needed.
• Participate in marketing events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Professionalism and organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Orthodontic Assistant Courses certificate (preferred)

Tools

Digital radiographs

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 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

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
• Two 9:45am- 6:00pm Shifts per month
• 13117 S. La Grand Rd , Orland Park, IL 60462
• Travel to Burbank, Kedzie, Willowbrook, Homewood

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 Met Law Legal Insurance


• Transit Reimbursement - Commuter Account


• Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatments