Orthodontic Assistant (Rockford)

Orthodontic Experts; Rockford (IL); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) and matching

Paid Time Off

Travel Pay

Descripción de la vacante

Orthodontic Experts Ltd in Rockford, IL is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. You will support the orthodontist in chair-side procedures, prepare patients, sterilize instruments, take digital radiographs, and assist with laboratory work.

The role requires orthodontic assisting experience, Saturday availability, and strong communication and organization. We offer full-time hours, competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to travel to sister clinics.

Formación

• Orthodontic assisting experience of at least 1 year.
• Availability on Saturdays.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certificate of completion for Orthodontic Assistant Courses (preferred).
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to multitask.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare patients and assist the orthodontist during procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and take X-rays/digital impressions.
• Manage patient records and update charts.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and care.
• Travel to other clinics and perform administrative tasks when needed.
• Participate in marketing events.

Conocimientos

Orthodontic assisting

Multitasking

Organized

Communication skills

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Orthodontic Assistant Courses Certificate

Herramientas

Digital scanners

X-ray equipment

Descripción del empleo

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.

Job Type

Full-time

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 patients' 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/Pay

• Monday – Wednesday 8:45am – 5:00pm
• Thursday - Friday 6:45am – 3:00pm
• 2 Saturdays per month
• Two 9:45 am to 6:00 pm shifts per month
• Home Office Location: 5051 S. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108
• Travel availability to Dekalb, Beloit
• Pay range - 20$ -24$ per hour

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