Dental Assistant
About the role
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
Responsibilities
- Aid doctors during various 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
Requirements
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
Qualifications
Experience with sedation dentistry, implants, oral surgery, cosmetic dentistry, emergency dentistry, or advanced restorative procedures is a plus.
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
What We’re Looking For
Experienced Dental Assistant who can keep up with a busy schedule, support a large team, and provide excellent care to anxious patients.
About Heck Family Dentistry
Comprehensive family dental practice in Lawrence, KS
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.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Dental Assistant who can keep up with a busy schedule, support a large team, and provide excellent care to anxious patients, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join Heck Family Dentistry in Lawrence, KS.