Orthodontic Assistant (Dekalb)

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Orthodontic Experts LTD

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Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Sycamore, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

The Orthodontic Assistant will support the Orthodontist during chair-side procedures, which includes preparing patients, taking X-rays, and assisting with appliance adjustments. Key duties also involve sterilizing instruments, managing records, performing various orthodontic procedures like bonding and scanning, and educating patients on oral care.

We are looking for an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team, assisting with patient care and chair-side procedures. Key requirements include a high school diploma or GED, one year of orthodontic assisting experience, availability on Saturdays, and strong communication skills. A certificate of completion for Orthodontic Assistant Courses is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Patient Preparation

Instrument Sterilization

Digital Radiographs

Laboratory Procedures

Orthodontic Treatment Support

Braces Adjustment

Appliance Placement

Patient Record Management

Oral Hygiene Education

Infection Control Protocols

Aligner Procedures

Full Arch Bonding

Debonding

Rebonding Brackets

Digital Scanning

Clear Retainer Making

Job Description

Description

About us:

At Orthodontic Experts, we are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the standard of orthodontic excellence. With 32 locations across the greater Chicagoland area, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Indianapolis, and more on the way, we are a rapidly growing organization committed to transforming smiles and changing lives.

We are seeking dedicated team members who share our commitment to high-quality care and who embody our Core Values:

  • Accountability
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Inclusion
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Teamwork
  • Transparency

If you’re looking to grow your career with a purpose-driven, patient-centered organization, please apply with us.

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.
  • Travel to Rockford, Algonquin

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
  • 2496 Dekalb Ave, Unit B, Sycamore, IL 60178

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

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Orthodontic Experts LTD

Orthodontic Experts is a trusted partner in delivering exceptional orthodontic care to children, teens, and adults. We specialize in braces, clear aligners, and comprehensive orthodontic solutions, with a mission to make high-quality care accessible while maintaining exceptional value. With 26 locations across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—and more on the horizon—Orthodontic Experts is proud to serve diverse communities with an emphasis on patient satisfaction, innovative treatment, and long-term results. Our 2024 accreditation by the Better Business Bureau reflects our dedication to professionalism, integrity, and excellence in orthodontics. We welcome collaborations with dental and healthcare professionals who share our vision of making expert orthodontic care a cornerstone of patient health. Want to refer your patients to us? Visit our website!

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