Ortho Assistant
About The Position
Ortho Assistant Location: Grove Dental Associates - Downers Grove, IL Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00-$26.00/hour based on experience About Us At our practice, patient care comes first—every visit, every time. Guided by empathy, we are dedicated to transforming the dental experience for our patients. Partnering with North American Dental Group, we are empowered with the resources needed to deliver best-in-class care. Why Join Our Team? We pride ourselves on combining individuality, expertise, and teamwork to provide exceptional group dentistry. If you’re passionate about improving oral health and creating satisfied patients, we invite you to join us in redefining the culture of dentistry. Your Work Schedule Full-Time is 3-4 days per week - 8:45am-6:00pm Some Saturday's Your Role as a Ortho Assistant The Orthodontic Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. An orthodontic assistant prepares the patient for treatment and assists the Orthodontist by preparing materials and equipment for treatment for the Orthodontist use.
Requirements
- Dental or Ortho Assisting Certification or prior on-the-job training.
- 1-5 years of experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.
- Radiography/X-Ray certification (state-specific).
- Current CPR certification.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- A commitment to delivering exceptional service and patient education.
Responsibilities
- Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
- Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
- Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating doctor.
- Ability to change and remove wires, brackets, and adhesive, take impressions, take scans, prepare teeth for bonding
- Prepares treatment estimates for review and discussion with patient.
- Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
- Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits : Including 401(k).
- Paid Time Off : Competitive PTO that grows with your career.
- Career Growth : Opportunities for continuing education and development.
- Exciting Work Environment : A supportive atmosphere that celebrates individuality and teamwork, allowing you to thrive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
