Orthodontic Assistant (Waukegan)

Orthodontic Experts Ltd; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in orthodontics is seeking a dedicated Orthodontic Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing patients for treatments, assisting orthodontists during procedures, and managing patient records. You will play a crucial part in creating beautiful smiles while ensuring the highest quality of care and patient education. With a commitment to excellence and teamwork, this opportunity offers a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and make a real difference in patients' lives. If you are passionate about orthodontics and eager to contribute to a thriving community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Training

Travel Pay

Clinical Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) and matching

Tuition Assistance Program

Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatments

Qualifications

• 1+ year of orthodontic assisting experience is required.
• Must be professional, organized, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatments and assist during procedures.
• Manage patient records and educate on oral hygiene.
• Sterilize instruments and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate of completion for Orthodontic Assistant Courses

Tools

Digital radiographs

Digital scanners

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 an 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 or 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.
• 2410 Washington St, Waukegan IL 60085
• Travel to Mundelein.

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.