Orthodontic Assistant (Pilsen)

Orthodontic Experts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our dynamic team in Chicago. The role involves assisting orthodontists during procedures, preparing patients, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have experience in orthodontic assisting and a passion for quality patient care. Join us to make a difference in our patients' lives while enjoying comprehensive benefits including paid training, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Paid Training

Travel Pay

Clinical Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) and matching

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1 year of orthodontic assisting required.
• Ability to learn quickly and efficiently.
• Professional and organized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments including X-Rays.
• Assist orthodontist during procedures such as adjusting braces.
• Manage patient records and provide education on orthodontic care.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Communication

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 twenty-eight 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
• Two 9:45am- 6:00pm Shifts per month
• Travel to Burbank , Kedzie , Bucktown

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