Orthodontic Assistant (Lakeview)

Orthodontic Experts LTD•Chicago, IL

2d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Orthodontic Experts is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support orthodontists and provide patient care at its Lakeview clinic. The role involves preparing patients for treatment, assisting with chair-side procedures, sterilizing instruments, taking digital radiographs, and helping with laboratory procedures. Duties include orthodontic procedures such as aligner attachments and adjustments, scans, full-arch bonding, fixed retainers, debonding, rebonding brackets, making clear retainers, and delivering expanders, space maintainers, and Forsus appliances. The assistant also maintains patient records, educates patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care, and follows safety and infection-control protocols. When traveling to other clinics, the assistant performs all role duties, including administrative tasks, and may participate in marketing events. The position is based at 3113 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60657, with travel to sister clinics depending on employment schedule. Work hours are Monday through Wednesday, 8:45 AM–5:00 PM; Thursday and Friday, 6:45 AM–3:00 PM; and one Saturday per month. The stated pay range is $18–$25 per hour.

Requirements

At least one year of orthodontic assisting experience.
Availability to work Saturdays.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to learn quickly and efficiently.
Ability to multitask.
Professionalism, organization, and strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of completion for Orthodontic Assistant courses.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for orthodontic treatment, including cleaning teeth, taking X-rays, and making impressions.
Examine patients' mouths and document irregularities.
Assist the orthodontist during procedures, including 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.
Perform aligner procedures, including attachments, adjustments, and scans.
Perform full-arch bonding on the top and bottom arches and bond fixed retainers.
Perform debonding and rebond brackets.
Use digital scanners and make clear retainers.
Deliver expanders, space maintainers, and Forsus appliances.
When traveling to another clinic, perform all duties and responsibilities of the role, including administrative tasks.
Participate in marketing events.
Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program.
Free and discounted orthodontic treatment.
Monthly bonuses for part-time employees.
Two paid holidays off per year for part-time employees: Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Paid training for full-time employees.
Travel pay when traveling to sister clinics more than 15 miles from the base clinic.
Clinical bonuses for full-time employees.
Paid time off for full-time employees.
Holiday pay for full-time employees.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees.
Accident insurance for full-time employees.
Short-term disability for full-time employees.
Long-term disability for full-time employees.
Health Savings Account for full-time employees.
Dependent Care Account for full-time employees.
401(k) and matching for full-time employees.
Pet insurance for full-time employees.
Tuition Assistance Program for full-time employees.
Identity Theft Protection for full-time employees.
MetLife MetLaw Legal Insurance for full-time employees.
Transit reimbursement through a Commuter Account for full-time employees.
Free and discounted orthodontic treatments for full-time employees.