Ortho Assistant

Ortho Assistant

Location: Affiliated Dental Specialists - Vernon Hills, IL

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$26.00/hour based on experience

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.

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.

• Monday: 7:45 am–5:00 pm
• Every other Tuesday: 7:45 am–5:00 pm
• Every other Thursday: 7:45 am–5:00 pm
• Saturday (once a month): 7:30 am–1:00 pm

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.

• Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to doctors including charting, operatory set-up/clean-up, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and ensures 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, and 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.

• 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.

• 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.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Apply today and be part of a team that's revolutionizing dental care!

North American Dental Group-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from North American Dental Group, a dental support organization.