Orthodontic Assistant; Glendale Heights

The Orthodontic Assistant provides chair-side support to the orthodontist, including preparing patients for treatments, taking radiographs, and assisting with bonding and debonding procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining patient records, sterilizing instruments, and educating patients on oral hygiene.

At Orthodontic Experts, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and setting the standard for orthodontic excellence. With over 30 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

If you are seeking an opportunity to grow your career in a purpose-driven, patient-centered organization, we encourage you to apply.

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.

• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, such as cleaning teeth, taking X-Rays, and making impressions.
• Examine patients' 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.

• 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/Pay:
  Monday – Wednesday 8:45am – 5:00pm Thursday - Friday 6:45am – 3:00pm 2 Saturdays per month Two 9:45am- 6:00pm Shifts per month 1740 Bloomingdale Rd , Glendale Heights, IL 60139 Pay range - 20$
  -24$ per hour Travel to Aurora, Arlington Heights and Hillside

• Accident Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Training
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Dependent Care Account
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Legal Insurance
• Transit Reimbursement
• Travel Pay
• Clinical Bonuses
• 401(k) and matching
• Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatments

Full Time, Part Time

On Site

0-2 yrs

$20 - $24/hr

Glendale Heights, Illinois