Orthodontic Assistant (Glendale Heights)

Role summary

Orthodontic Assistant (Glendale Heights) is a role at Orthodontic Experts LTD in Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-25. Salary: USD 20–24 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Orthodontic Assistant (Glendale Heights)

Company

Orthodontic Experts LTD

Location

Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Healthcare Support

Salary

USD 20–24 per hour

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-08-25

Job description

Description

About us:

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.

Job Description:

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. Your duties will include preparing patients for their treatment, sterilizing instruments, taking digital radiographs, and assisting with laboratory procedures.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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 of 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.

Working Hours/ Location/Pay:

Monday – Wednesday 8:45am – 5:00pm

Thursday - Friday 6:45am – 3:00pm

2 Saturdays per month

Two 9:45am- 6:00pm Shifts per month

1740 Bloomingdale Rd , Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Pay range - 20$ -24$ per hour

Travel to Aurora, Arlington Heights and Hillside

Benefits (for our full-time employees):

Paid Training

Travel Pay (when traveling to sister clinics farther than 15 miles away from base clinic)

Clinical Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Account

401(k) and matching

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Identity Theft Protection

MetLife MetLaw Legal Insurance

Transit Reimbursement - Commuter Account

Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatments