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Dental Assistant, EFDA ($5,000 Sign On Bonus!)

Great Lakes Dental Partners
Valparaiso, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Jun 2025
💰 $62,000/yr($60,000/yr$62,000/yr)

About the role

Description

At Valparaiso Family Dentistry, we believe in more than exceptional dental care—we’re a community dedicated to creating positive and lasting experiences for every patient. With a reputation built on offering a full range of family and specialty dental services, our friendly, knowledgeable team works across three convenient Northwest Indiana locations to bring comfort, quality, and personalized care to our community.


$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!


Perks and Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly pay base hourly rate up to $30.00/hour plus monthly office bonus incentive  making annual compensation well over $65,000 a year
  • June sign on bonus of $5,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k) plus paid maternity leave
  • Earn 40 hours of paid time off in your first year, doubling by year 3
  • 8 paid holidays plus 2 paid floating holidays to use at your own discretion (pet birthday, mental health day!)
  • Continuing education and professional development support
  • Annual Scrub Allowance
  • A values-driven culture centered on Service, Mastery, Integrity, Leadership, and Entrepreneurial Thinking


If you are passionate about helping others and interested in continuing your dental career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role. Please submit your resume to be considered for this position. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our dental team!


Valparaiso Family Dentistry provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage all applicants to apply.


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Requirements

  • Valid Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification in Indiana or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire. 
  • 2+ years of dental assisting experience preferred (new EFDAs with strong clinical skills welcome!)
  • Strong knowledge of dental procedures, infection control, and radiography
  • Excellent communication skills and a patient-first mindset
  • Team-oriented attitude with flexibility and a commitment to continuous learning


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Company

Great Lakes Dental Partners

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