Orthodontic Assistant (Madison)
About the role
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. We also offer competitive pay!
Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
- 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
- Can multitask
- Be professional, organized, and have strong attention to detail
- Have excellent communication skills.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatment
- Monthly bonuses
- Two paid Holidays off per year (Thanksgiving & Christmas)
Pay
Pay range: $20.00‑$26.00 per hour plus monthly bonuses.
Schedule
Working Hours/Location: Monday – Wednesday 8:45am – 5:00pm; Thursday & Friday 6:45am – 3:00pm; 2 Saturdays per month. Located at 1710 Eagan Rd, Madison, WI 53704.