Orthodontic Dental Assistant Job in Wheaton, Illinois

(Job ID: 541631)

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Want to wake up every day looking forward to work AND help people live better lives? All while being a part of a FUN, positive-minded team?  Wheaton Orthodontic Center is seeking an experienced orthodontic assistant to join our team. The orthodontic assistant plays an important role in helping our patients achieve their perfect smiles by providing quality orthodontic care. The ideal candidate will be a highly-motivated individual with a passion for helping others and a positive attitude.  How you’ll make us better:    *Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances, and taking full records under supervision of the Orthodontist   *Perform accurate and efficient procedures to maintain the schedule and patient flow    *Review patient charts, log appropriate patient data and transcribe doctor notes    *Assist the clinic lead with performing final checks on patients and leading patient flow   *Administer the remote monitoring dashboard including review/triage patient scans, respond to direct patient messages, and triage notifications   *Educate the patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring   *Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory following standard protocols   *Assist in Local Store Marketing and community events   *Adhere to all safety & compliance protocols   Your special skills:   We’re proud of our company culture and heritage of awesomeness. If you’ve got the following, you’ll fit right in:   *Ability build rapport with patients   *Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers   *Ability to use hand tools   *Ability to set priorities regarding patient care, manage full schedules and multi-task   *Positive attitude and friendly demeanor  *Strong communication and interpersonal skills  *Ability to multitask and prioritize  *Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies  *Ability to work in a busy team environment  Prerequisites for success:   *High School Diploma or equivalent required   *RDA certification or Coronal Polishing Certificate (a plus, but not required!)  The Perks:   In exchange for the dynamic contribution you’ll bring to our team, we offer:    *Competitive salary    *Medical, dental, vision and life insurance    *Short and long-term disability coverage    *401(k) plan    *2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays   *Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members       Why Smile Doctors?   As the nation’s leading Orthodontic Support Organization, Smile Doctors partners with local orthodontic practices to offer world-class patient care with hometown heart. We exist to love people first, straighten teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment.    Smile Doctors offers every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We nurture both talents and strengths, building each person’s abilities to help them find success in their career and beyond. As the fastest-growing organization of our kind in the industry, we’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles.    We offer on-the-job training, excellent compensation and benefits package, and an opportunity to grow in this exciting field.  If you're ready to be part of a positive and friendly team, apply now!