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Mid America Health·Fort Wayne, Indiana
Dental Assistant
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The dental assistant is responsible for maintaining portable dental equipment and the company vehicle while assisting the dentist with chairside procedures at various school locations. They also handle the setup and breakdown of portable dental operatories and perform various administrative tasks.
We are seeking a full-time portable dental assistant! Full-Time Portable Dental Assistant
Mid America Health is currently seeking a Full Time Dental Assistant to join our growing School Smiles team! This position is 5 days per week (Monday - Friday, during school hours) based out of the Fort Wayne, IN area (2-hour radius) and is a rewarding opportunity providing portable dental services to children at local schools. This opportunity would be a great fit for a Dental Assistant interested in a low stress opportunity in a non-private practice setting. Hourly rate $27.00 hour for clinic hours worked and drive time NO weekend hours, and full benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, paid holidays, flex spending, and a health savings account Company vehicle is provided, along with a gas and maintenance card An active Indiana X-ray License is required for this opportunity Mid America Health strives to provide an excellent work/life balance. Our positions allow you to leave work at work and the terrific hours allow you to finish your workday and get to the personal things you need to take care of. This position is also an excellent way to "give back" by treating a typically underserved population. You will work with a truly grateful patient base that are extremely appreciative of the work you do. This will be one of the most rewarding jobs you've ever had and will give you a true sense of value and importance! Full-Time Portable Dental Assistant Job Duties Include: Responsible for maintaining portable equipment and supplies as well as maintenance of company van, all which remain in your possession at all times. Assist Dentist in portable operatory setup inside the school with chairside procedures as needed Responsible with loading/unloading and setup of dental operatory inside school Various administrative duties Full-Time Portable Dental Assistant Job Qualifications Include: Current Indiana X-ray License is a MUST Current CPR for Healthcare Providers required 1-year Dental Assistant experience preferred Willingness to travel within a 2-hour radius
Candidates must possess a current Indiana X-ray License and current CPR for Healthcare Providers certification. At least one year of dental assistant experience is preferred, along with the willingness to travel within a 2-hour radius of Fort Wayne, IN.
Market context
Dental assistant roles in Indiana are typically supported by steady demand in general and specialty practices, where employers look for reliable chairside support and patient communication. Competition often centers on teamwork, professionalism, and readiness to meet state licensing or registration requirements, plus benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, and career development. Before applying, confirm your active credential status and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save research time.