Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Join a growing orthodontic practice dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care to every patient. Led by Dr. Iwei Huang, our team combines advanced orthodontic techniques, modern technology, and a patient-first approach to create exceptional experiences for the families we serve.

We are currently seeking a motivated Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a dental assistant who is eager to expand their skills, learn orthodontic procedures, and grow within a supportive, collaborative environment. If you are passionate about patient care, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for an opportunity to continue developing your career, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:

• 401K + Profit Sharing (1%)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 1 Hour lunch
• Quarterly bonuses
• Uniform Reimbursement
• Mentorship & Training

Schedule for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
• Saturday: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM (once per month)

Requirements and Responsibilities of the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:

• No orthodontic experience required, previous dental assisting experience is required.
• Capture and maintain orthodontic records, including photos, CBCT scans, and intraoral scans.
• Assist doctors during bonding procedures for both labial and lingual braces.
• Place separators, fit bands, change and tie/untie archwires, and make orthodontic adjustments.
• Work with SureSmile wires, distalizing archwires, and submit cases for SureSmile wires and aligners.
• Deliver orthodontic appliances, take impressions, and perform laboratory duties, including pouring models and fabricating Essix retainers.

Website: https://www.goldcoastorthodontics.com/

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60611 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Orthodontic appliances • Fabrication • Profit sharing • Dental office • Dental assisting • Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) • Paid holidays • Quarterly bonus • Full-time • Laboratory experience • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Paid time off • Dental x-ray • Intraoral scanners • Patient care • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Dental assistant experience (1–2 years) • 401(k) matching • In-person • Entry level • Under 1 year