Dental Assistant

Elevate Dental Partners · Lawrence, KS · 2 mo ago

On-siteHealthcare$22–$26/hrFull-time

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.