Orthodontic Assistant; Orland Park

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Orthodontic Experts is dedicated to quality care and orthodontic excellence. We are a community committed to making a difference in the lives of our patients. We are looking for the best to join our team as an Orthodontic Assistant. We currently have twenty-eight offices in the Greater Chicagoland Area, Wisconsin, and Indiana, with plans to open additional offices. Our core values include accountability, continuous improvement, inclusion, integrity, respect, teamwork, and transparency.

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 chair-side procedures. Your duties will include preparing patients for their treatment, sterilizing instruments, taking digital radiographs, and assisting with laboratory procedures.

• 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 and rebonding brackets.
• Use various digital scanners and make clear retainers.
• Deliver expanders, space maintainers, and Forsus devices.
• If traveling to another clinic, perform all duties and responsibilities of your role including administrative tasks.
• Participate in marketing events and other tasks as assigned.

• Orthodontic assisting (1 year required)
• Availability on Saturdays
• High School Diploma or GED
• Certificate of completion for Orthodontic Assistant courses (preferred)
• Ability to learn quickly and efficiently
• Multitasking ability; professional, organized with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

• Monday – Wednesday 8:45am – 5:00pm
• Thursday – Friday 6:45am – 3:00pm
• 2 Saturdays per month
• Two 9:45am – 6:00pm shifts per month
• 13117 S. La Grand Rd, Orland Park, IL 60462
• Travel to Willowbrook, Kedzie and Homewood

• Employee Assistance Program
• Free and discounted orthodontic treatment
• Monthly bonuses
• Vacation time after 1 year of employment
• Two paid holidays per year (Thanksgiving & Christmas)
• Paid Time Off

Salary:
Pay range - $20 - $24 per hour

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part-time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

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