Certified Dental Assistant - Patient Care & PTO/403(b)

Start Corporation; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

13 paid holidays per year

403(b) retirement plan with employer 


Job summary

Start Corporation's Houma clinic is seeking a Certified Dental Assistant to join the team. The role involves preparing patients and treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting the dentist, and performing radiographic procedures.

CPR certification and Louisiana CDA/EDDA are required, with a valid driver's license and excellent patient communication essential. This is a hands-on clinical position within our community-focused nonprofit.

Qualifications

• Certified Dental Assistant or EDDA certification in Louisiana.
• Valid driver's license and CPR certification.
• 18+ years old; prior dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures following required protocols.
• Sterilize, organize, and hand instruments; pass instruments during procedures.
• Prepare and place dental materials and assist during treatment.
• Take X-rays and process diagnostic studies; educate patients on oral hygiene.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

CPR certification

EHR entry

Education

Louisiana CDA/EDDA certification

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Start Corporation's Houma clinic is seeking a Certified Dental Assistant to join the team. The role involves preparing patients and treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting the dentist, and performing radiographic procedures.

CPR certification and Louisiana CDA/EDDA are required, with a valid driver's license and excellent patient communication essential. This is a hands-on clinical position within our community-focused nonprofit.