Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Smile Brands Inc.; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

401k plan

Pet insurance

Job summary

Midwest Dental in Portage, IN is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during procedures and manage patient care. The role requires Indiana X-ray license and EFDA, CPR/BLS certification, and strong infection control knowledge.

You will handle digital X‑rays, instrument sterilization, and patient education, while maintaining accurate records in dental software. Shifts are Mon–Thu 9:00am–5:30pm with competitive pay and a benefits package including PTO, health and other programs.

Qualifications

• Indiana X-ray license and EFDA required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or willing to obtain upon hire).
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards.
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures, including surgeries, fillings, cleanings, and other treatments.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment before, during, and after patient treatment.
• Take digital dental X‑rays accurately using dexis software.
• Prepare materials for dental procedures (e.g., fillings, impressions, crowns).
• Provide chairside assistance, ensuring patients are comfortable and informed.
• Record and update patient medical histories and treatment plans in the dental software.
• Manage dental instruments and tools, passing them to the dentist as needed during procedures.
• Educate patients on post‑treatment care and oral hygiene.

Skills

Indiana X-ray license

EFDA certification

CPR/BLS certification

Infection control

OSHA/HIPAA standards

Strong communication

Patient care

Tools

DEXIS software

Job description

Overview

Here at Midwest Dental we understand the demands of dentistry and the day-to-day demands that come with treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable. We are proud of exceptional teamwork and unite to work fairly and productively to get the job done.

Schedule (days/hours)

M‑Th 9am‑5:30pm

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures, including surgeries, fillings, cleanings, and other treatments.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment before, during, and after patient treatment.
• Take digital dental X‑rays accurately using dexis software.
• Prepare materials for dental procedures (e.g., fillings, impressions, crowns).
• Provide chairside assistance, ensuring patients are comfortable and informed.
• Record and update patient medical histories and treatment plans in the dental software.
• Manage dental instruments and tools, passing them to the dentist as needed during procedures.
• Educate patients on post‑treatment care and oral hygiene.

Qualifications

• Indiana X‑ray license and EFDA required
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or willing to obtain upon hire)
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Compensation

$25 - $27

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hairstyle and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]