Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and vision insurance

Free dental services for employees and dependents

401(K) retirement plan

6 paid holidays, 2 weeks paid vacation

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

A community-focused dental practice in Lafayette, IN is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. This role involves greeting patients, performing x-rays, and providing chairside assistance, all while ensuring top-notch patient care. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, with a background in dental procedures. Offering a competitive benefits package including insurance and paid vacations, this position supports professional growth in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Positive and outgoing personality.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Willingness to travel for training, occasionally overnight.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients throughout their dental journey.
• Conduct health history reviews to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms according to safety protocols.
• Manage supply and inventory levels.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal communication skills

Excellent patient care skills

Strong organizational skills

Good manual dexterity

Computer proficiency

Education

Dental assisting school certificate

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant – EFDA – Dental Assistant - Lafayette, IN

About Farabee Family Dental

Farabee Family Dental, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Monday - Thursday schedule, 8am-4pm patient care hours
• Located at the corner of Farabee Dr and US 26, next to Jimmy John's
• Looking for the perfect person to complete our fun, energetic and goal oriented team!

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team‑building culture. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug and vision insurance
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• 6 paid holidays annually (after 90 days of employment), 2 weeks paid vacation (after one year of employment)
• Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities

More About The Role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four‑handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

Requirements

Job Requirement - Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant:

As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, you must have a positive and outgoing personality, exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, excellent patient care skills and strong organizational skills.

• Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Good manual dexterity
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs
• Ability to travel at least once every other month for training, occasionally overnight
• Dental assisting school certificate is a plus
• Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plus

We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package.

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.

We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.