Orthodontic Assistant (Hillside)
$41,600–$49,920 year
On-siteHillside, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, including cleaning teeth, taking X-Rays, and making impressions. Examine patient mouths for irregularities, manage records, and educate patients on oral hygiene. Assist the orthodontist during chair-side procedures such as adjusting braces, placing appliances, and debonding or rebonding brackets. Sterilize instruments, follow infection control protocols, and complete aligner procedures, full arch bonding, and expander deliveries. Work Monday through Wednesday (8:45am–5:00pm) and Thursday through Friday (6:45am–3:00pm), with two Saturdays per month and occasional travel to Glendale Heights, Avondale, and Pilsen.
Required Qualifications
- Orthodontic assisting (1 year required)
- Availability on Saturdays
- High School Diploma of GED
- Ability to learn quickly and efficiently
- Can multitask
- Be professional, organized, and have strong attention to detail
- Have excellent communication skills
- Travel to Glendale Heights, Avondale, Pilsen
Desired Qualifications
- Certificate of completion for Orthodontic Assistant Courses (preferred)
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