Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Description Position at Schererville Family Dentistry Join Our Team and Brighten Lives One Smile at a Time! At Schererville Family Dentistry , we take pride in creating reasons to smile every day by providing exceptional dental care in a warm, welcoming environment. As our practice continues to grow, we’re excited to welcome a dedicated Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to our patient-focused team! If you’re passionate about patient care, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and are eager to grow your dental career, we’d love to meet you! We offer a 3 day FT work week: Monday 7:30am-8pm, Tuesday 7:30am-8pm Thursday 9:30am-8pm Qualifications Indiana EFDA certificate Indiana Radiographers license active Current BLS/CPR certification What You’ll Do as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Perform expanded clinical duties allowed by state regulations, such as placing restorations, polishing, applying sealants and fluoride, taking impressions, coronal polishing, and packing/retrieving cord. Assist the dentist during a full range of restorative, prosthodontic, and surgical procedures. Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for each patient and ensure efficient room turnover. Take high-quality digital X-rays, intraoral photos, and impressions/scans (traditional or digital). Fabricate temporary crowns, bridges, and provisional restorations while checking bite, margins and contacts Performing caries susceptibility testing, Mix and prepare dental materials (cements, bonding agents, composites, impression materials). Record and update patient medical histories and treatment plans in dental software. Anticipate the dentist’s needs and provide instruments and materials during procedures. Educate patients on post-treatment care and proper oral hygiene. Benefits & Perks for Full-Time Employees (30+ Hours per Week) Quarterly Bonus Potential: Earn up to $700 Health, vision, and life insurance Competitive employee discounts on dental services 9 paid holidays and PTO Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Scrub allowance Continuing education allowance Licensure and certification reimbursement Why Choose Schererville Family Dentistry? We’re committed to delivering high-quality dental care in a comfortable, welcoming environment. Our team values personalized attention, clear communication, convenient scheduling, ample parking, and accessibility to help every patient feel confident in their care. Why Being Partnered with P1 Dental Matters Our partnership with P1 Dental provides valuable resources while preserving the personalized approach that makes our practice special. Modern Technology: Access to advanced dental technology that supports excellent patient care. Efficiency and Affordability: Improved lab services and streamlined processes that support quality, cost-effective care. Team Support: Resources and benefits designed to help our team members thrive while maintaining our commitment to personalized dentistry. Be Part of Something Bigger! Join Schererville Family Dentistry and P1 Dental to build a rewarding dental career with a team that values patient care, collaboration, and professional growth. Ready to make a difference, one smile at a time? Apply today!