Orthodontic Assistant

At Novick Orthodontics, we create smiles for a lifetime. Dr. Darshana Novick and our team are passionate about delivering care that improves their patients’ oral health and transforms their lives. We are committed to providing a comfortable, welcoming environment, where you’ll feel right at home. We are currently looking for a full-time Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our wonderful team! Below is more information about the position:

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)/IRA retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation days
• Paid holidays
• 1 hour lunch period
• CE credit reimbursement
• Uniform reimbursement

Responsibilities and Requirements of the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:

• 2+ years of experience required
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies/equipment, and orthodontic materials
• Evaluate patient oral hygiene and cooperation
• Take impressions and bite registrations
• Scanning/Digital Impressions
• Prepare teeth for bonding and assist doctor with bonding
• Place and remove separators and fit bands
• Check for loose bands and brackets at every appointment
• Remove, size and place archwires, bands/brackets, and bonding cement
• Record procedures in treatment card
• Responsible for completing Easy Rx lab slips
• Follow the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and local standards
• Understanding of Novick Orthodontics sterilization protocol
• Be available to help clean, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulate instruments
• Educate parents and patients on treatment progress
• Initiate cooperation letters, deband letters, etc. are posted and sent when appropriate
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the doctor

Schedule:

• Monday: 9:30AM-6:00PM
• Tuesday: 11:00AM-7:00PM
• Wednesday: 7:30AM-3:00PM
• Thursday: 9:30AM-6:00PM
• Friday: 9:30AM-1:00PM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• No weekends

Experience:

• Orthodontic Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• River Forest, IL 60305: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person