Orthodontic Assistant (Willowbrook)

Orthodontic Experts Management LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Travel Pay

Clinical Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts Management LLC is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support orthodontists across multiple locations in the Chicagoland area, Wisconsin, and Indiana. You will prepare patients, assist in chair-side procedures, and manage records while ensuring top-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include sterilization, taking digital radiographs, and aiding in aligner and brace procedures, with travel to sister clinics as needed. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Orthodontic assisting experience is required (1 year).
• Willingness to work Saturdays and additional shifts.
• HS diploma or GED required; orthodontic assistant certs preferred.
• Orthodontic assistant coursework completion is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly and multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Professional, organized, and detail-oriented with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for orthodontic procedures and take X‑rays and impressions.
• Assist orthodontist during treatments and adjust braces/appliances as needed.
• Manage patient records and update charts with accuracy.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care.
• Sterilize instruments and uphold infection control protocols.
• Support in marketing events and clinic travel when required.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Digital radiographs

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

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
• 305 W. 75th St , Willowbrook, IL 60527
• Travel to Burbank, Kedzie, Orland Park, Hillside

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