What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ortho Assistant position at Grove Dental Associates?
Overview:
Why Join Our Team?
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.
Your Work Schedule
Your Role as a Ortho Assistant
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.
Key Responsibilities
Ready to Join Us?
Apply today and be part of a team that’s revolutionizing dental care!
Ortho Assistant
Location: Grove Dental Associates - Bolingbrook, IL
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00-$27.00/hour based on experience
About Us
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.
About Us
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.
Why Join Our Team?
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.
Your Work Schedule
2-3 days a week 8:30am-6:00pm
Your Role as a Ortho Assistant
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
- Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures 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, 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.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- 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.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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.
Ready to Join Us?
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.
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Salary : $20 - $27
