Job Description

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, patient-focused team in Lawrence, KS.

This is a great role for someone who already knows dental assisting, can keep up in a fast-paced clinical environment, and knows how to help patients feel calm, comfortable, and cared for. Many of our patients come to us with dental anxiety, so the right person for this role needs more than strong assisting skills. We need someone with a steady presence, excellent bedside manner, and the ability to build trust with patients who may be nervous about treatment.

An experienced DA is needed for this role. We are looking for someone who can step into a busy practice, work well with a large team, and help the day run smoothly.

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

• 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.

Pay and Benefits

• $22–$25 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.

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.