Dental Assistant

Middleton Family Dentistry·Fort Wayne, Indiana

$17 - $23/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Dental Assistant · $17 - $23/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-57% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Fort Wayne, Indiana ($39.17/hr)

26 similar openings in the Fort Wayne area · median $40.58/hr

$17.00/hr · p10p90 · $130/hr

this role: $17.00/hrmedian $39.17/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted dental roles in Fort Wayne, Indiana rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 57% below the Fort Wayne, Indiana median for dental roles.

The dental assistant will support the clinical team in providing high-quality dental care to patients. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures and maintaining a positive, ethical, and collaborative environment.

Please attach a cover letter with your application stating which of our core values is the most important to you and why. To be considered for this position and move forward with the interview process, we require this question to be answered.

Middleton Family Dentistry is a top rated dental office in Fort Wayne, IN and we are delighted to invite you to apply as a dental assistant to join our work family. This is a terrific opportunity for a long-term career position with outstanding benefits. We provide a healthy work/life balance including weekends off.

If you are passionate about helping others, look forward to a challenge and are eager to learn and grow - we are the dental home you are looking for! Our ideal candidate embodies our 5 core values: dedication, excellence, positivity, teamwork and honesty (DEPTH). We are looking for someone who is excited to develop their skills and who shares our core values!

Our team members typically stay with our work family for an average of 6 years. Our team members had the following to say about why they love our practice:

"The practice truly feels like a family. Everyone helps each other whenever possible and cares for each other.” “I love that there are no “bad” questions, everyone is always willing to help me and guide me to the right person for the question." "We really do what is best for our patients, I love that we are ethical and kind/compassionate.”

We are really looking forward to hearing from you!

Job Type

Full or
Part
Time
Dental
Assistant
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Requirements: 1 year of of dental experience as a dental assistant X-ray license

Benefits

401(k) 401(k) matching Free dental care of employee Family discounts for employees Flexible schedule CE investment License reimbursement Paid orientation Paid time off Referral program Uniform allowance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $17 - $23/hr
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Posted: Aug 5, 2026
Application: Employer website

Indiana dental assistants remain in steady demand

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