Lead Orthodontic Assistant (Arlington Heights) at Orthodontic Experts Management LLC

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Orthodontic Assisting, Patient Care, Communication Skills, Multitasking, Attention to Detail, Infection Control, Digital Radiographs, Laboratory Procedures, Patient Education, Teamwork, Spanish Speaking, Record Management, Sterilization, Training New Staff, Marketing Participation, Administrative Tasks

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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 a Lead 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 Invisalign procedures: attachments and adjustments, and scans Complete Full Arch Bonding top and bottom, as well as bonding fixed retainers Debonding Rebonding Brackets Ensure that all appliances have been received for the clinic day. Ensure the OSHA weekly, monthly, and quarterly tasks are completed on administrative days. Using Various digital Scanners Making clear retainers Help train new orthodontic assistants. Participate in Marketing events Added Delivering expanders, space maintainers and forsus. Assisting with evaluating potential new orthodontic assistants, or assistants in training. Speak to patients and parents regarding poor oral health, non-compliance, broken brackets etc. In the event you are traveling to another clinic, you are required to perform all duties and responsibilities of your role including administrative tasks. 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 Spanish speaking preferred Travel availability to Algonquin and Headquarters Working Hours/ Location: Monday – Wednesday 8:45am – 5:00pm Thursday - Friday 6:45am – 3:00pm 2 Saturdays per month Two 9:45 am to 6:00 pm shifts per month Home Office Location: 1010 S.Arlington Heights Rd Arlington Heights, IL 60005 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

Responsibilities

As a Lead Orthodontic Assistant, you will assist the orthodontist during procedures and prepare patients for treatment. You will also manage patient records and educate patients on proper oral hygiene.