Dental Assistant

Elevate Dental Partners; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability options

401(k) with match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Heck Family Dentistry in Lawrence, KS is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our busy, patient-focused team. This full-time role offers a steady weekly schedule and the opportunity to work with a large, supportive clinical team.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and paid time off plus holidays. Salary ranges from $22 to $26 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Prior Dental Assistant experience required.
• Fast-paced dental office experience preferred.
• Comfortable with a large team and busy schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials.
• Take dental X-rays as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized operatories and follow infection control standards.
• Document clinical notes accurately.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Full-Time | $22–$25 per hour

Heck Family Dentistry is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our busy, patient-focused team in Lawrence, KS.

Experienced Dental Assistant

Heck Family Dentistry

Lawrence, KS

Full-Time | $22–$25 per hour

Heck Family Dentistry is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our busy practice, work well with a large team, and help the day run smoothly.

Schedule (Full-Time, No evenings or Weekends!)

• Option 1: Mondays 8am-5pm, Tuesdays 7am-4pm, Thursdays 7am-4pm, Fridays 8am-5pm. There will be a need for Wednesdays 7-4 anywhere from 0-3 times a month.
• Option 2: Currently Tuesday-Thursday 7:00 - 4:00 and Fridays 8:00 - 5:00. Starting on 8/24/26 the schedule will change to Mondays 8:00 - 5:00 with Tuesdays-Thursdays 7:00 - 4:00

Pay And Benefits

• $22–$26 per hour, based on experience
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability options
• 401(k) with match
• PTO and holidays

Why This Role Is a Strong Fit

• Full-time position with a set weekly schedule
• Established Lawrence dental practice
• Fast-paced clinical environment
• Large, team-oriented office
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of procedures
• Strong focus on patient comfort, especially for anxious patients
• Modern practice with advanced dental technology
• Supportive team that values professionalism, communication, and follow-through

What You’ll Do

• Assist doctors during a variety of dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment
• Support anxious patients with a calm, reassuring, and professional approach
• Take dental x-rays as needed
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized operatories
• Follow infection control, sterilization, and OSHA standards
• Accurately document clinical notes
• Help the clinical team stay on schedule
• Communicate clearly with doctors, hygienists, assistants, and front office team members
• Jump in where needed to support the flow of a busy practice

What We’re Looking For

• Prior Dental Assistant experience required
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced dental office
• Strong chairside assisting skills
• Excellent patient communication skills
• Calm, confident, and compassionate with high-anxiety patients
• Reliable, organized, and able to stay focused during a busy day
• Team-first attitude
• Ability to work well with a larger clinical and administrative team
• Professional, dependable, and ready to contribute

Experience with sedation dentistry, implants, oral surgery, cosmetic dentistry, emergency dentistry, or advanced restorative procedures is a plus.

About Heck Family Dentistry

Heck Family Dentistry is a comprehensive family dental practice in Lawrence, KS. Our team provides a wide range of care, including preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, emergency dentistry, and sedation options for patients with dental anxiety.

We are serious about creating a better dental experience for patients. That means clinical skill matters, but so does kindness, patience, teamwork, and the ability to help people feel at ease.