Dental Assistant

Mid-America Health Inc; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flex spending

Health savings account

Company vehicle provided

Gas card

Job summary

Mid America Health is seeking a Full Time Portable Dental Assistant to join our School Smiles team in Lafayette, IN. The role is five days per week (Monday–Friday) during school hours, serving local schools with portable dental services.

You will maintain portable equipment, assist the dentist, load/unload operatory inside schools and perform administrative duties. The position offers an hourly rate of $27 during clinic hours and drive time, with a company vehicle, gas card and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Active Indiana X-ray License required.
• CPR for Healthcare Providers required.
• 1 year Dental Assistant experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel within a 2-hour radius.

Responsibilities

• Maintain portable equipment and the company van and keep keys/records.
• Assist the dentist in portable operatory setups at schools with chairside procedures.
• Load/unload and set up dental operatory inside schools.
• Handle various administrative duties.

Education

Indiana X-ray License

CPR for Healthcare Providers

1 year Dental Assistant experience

Job description

We are seeking a full-time portable dental assistant!

Full-Time Portable Dental Assistant Job Description:

Mid America Health is currently seeking a Full Time Dental Assistant to join our growing School Smiles team! This position is 5 days per week (Monday - Friday, during school hours) based out of the Lafayette, IN area (2-hour radius) and is a rewarding opportunity providing portable dental services to children at local schools. This opportunity would be a great fit for a Dental Assistant interested in a low stress opportunity in a non-private practice setting.

• Hourly rate $27.00 hour for clinic hours worked and drive time
• NO weekend hours, and full benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, paid holidays, flex spending, and a health savings account
• Company vehicle is provided, along with a gas and maintenance card
• An active Indiana X-ray License is required for this opportunity

Mid America Health strives to provide an excellent work/life balance. Our positions allow you to leave work at work and the terrific hours allow you to finish your workday and get to the personal things you need to take care of. This position is also an excellent way to "give back" by treating a typically underserved population. You will work with a truly grateful patient base that are extremely appreciative of the work you do. This will be one of the most rewarding jobs you've ever had and will give you a true sense of value and importance!

Full-Time Portable Dental Assistant Job Duties Include:

• Responsible for maintaining portable equipment and supplies as well as maintenance of company van, all which remain in your possession at all times.
• Assist Dentist in portable operatory setup inside the school with chairside procedures as needed
• Responsible with loading/unloading and setup of dental operatory inside school
• Various administrative duties

Full-Time Portable Dental Assistant Job Qualifications Include:

• Current Indiana X-ray License is a MUST
• Current CPR for Healthcare Providers required
• 1-year Dental Assistant experience preferred
• Willingness to travel within a 2-hour radius