Dental Assistant

David Raines Community Health Centers; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) retirement plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life & AD&D

Voluntary Life & AD&D

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Hospital Indemnity

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Extended Leave Bank eligibility

Job summary

David Raines Community Health Centers is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support our dental team in providing high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve. You will assist the dentist in clinical procedures, prepare operatories, take X-rays, and maintain infection control per OSHA guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, a dental assistant program or relevant experience, and basic certifications such as CPR/BLS and X-ray certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited dental assistant program or 1 year of experience as a dental assistant (Louisiana).
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments and infection control.
• Experience with electronic dental records preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• BLS/CPR certification; X-ray certification per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Dentist in all dental procedures.
• Completes Time Out/Intake on all patients.
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures.
• Greet patients and ensure they are properly draped and ready.
• Sterilizes operatories and equipment per OSHA guidelines.
• Takes, develops, and mounts X-rays.
• Keeps operatories stocked and orders supplies as needed.
• Maintains dental laboratory cases and tracks Medicaid/insurance pre-authorizations.
• Monitors and maintains dental equipment upkeep.
• Disinfects treatment rooms per OSHA regulations; tests autoclaves weekly.
• Assists in laboratory duties and handles emergencies appropriately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Infection control

Dental procedures knowledge

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduated from accredited dental assistant program

X-ray certification

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Electronic dental records experience

Job description

David Raines Community Health Centers (FQHC)

is seeking a passionate Dental Assistant to join our team and provide high-quality, compassionate dental care to the communities we serve.

General Description

The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients and ensure high-quality patient care and operational efficiency.

Work Experience Requirements

• Assists the Dentist in all dental procedures.
• Completes Time Out/Intake on all patients.
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures
• Greet patients and ensure patient is properly draped and ready for procedure.
• Display compassion to help patients feel comfortable
• Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before the leave
• Properly sterilizes operatories and equipment according to OSHA guidelines between patients.
• Takes X-rays; develops X-rays; mounts X-rays.
• Keeps the operatories well stocked with supplies. Orders supplies as necessary.
• Stores and keeps track of all dental laboratory cases.
• Fills out and tracks Medicaid/insurance pre-authorizations.
• Monitors the upkeep of dental equipment on a weekly basis.
• Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations.
• Test the autoclaves on a weekly basis.
• Assists in laboratory duties.
• Wear proper protective equipment during procedures, including gloves, gown, and mask.
• Reports any equipment repair that is needed to the supervisor.
• Prepares for and acts appropriately to medical emergencies in the dental office.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited dental assistant program or dental assistant experience (minimum of 1 year) in accordance with Louisiana regulations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments and infection control.
• Experience with electronic dental records is preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Licensure/Certifications

• BLS required (American Heart Association)
• Must have Xray certification per the State Dental Board of Louisiana

WHY JOIN DAVID RAINES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Competitive pay
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Leave Bank eligibility

More than a job. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

WHO WE ARE?

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, David Raines Community Health Centers is committed to expanding access to quality healthcare and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. We have six Community Health Center locations and seventeen School-Based facilities in six cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC also has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center.

If you are a Dental Assistant looking for competitive compensation, meaningful work and excellent benefits, we would love to hear from you!