Orthodontic Assistant (Rockford)

Orthodontic Experts Ltd; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel pay to sister clinics

Paid Training

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

401(k) matching

Holiday Pay

PTO

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts Ltd is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team in Rockford, IL. You will support the orthodontist in chairside procedures, prepare patients, and maintain sterile settings while delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, taking digital radiographs, and educating patients on orthodontic care. Ability to travel to Dekalb/Beloit clinics and availability on Saturdays are required.

Qualifications

• Orthodontic assisting experience (1 year preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Attention to detail and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthodontic procedures, including seating and seating prep.
• Sterilize instruments and ensure infection control protocols.
• Assist the orthodontist during chairside procedures and adjust appliances.
• Manage patient records and update charts.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care.
• Assist with digital scans and impressions as needed.
• Travel to sister clinics as required.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 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