Dental Assistant

Stardentalpartners; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in the Greater Mandeville Area is seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant. The role includes assisting dentists, preparing patients for treatments, and maintaining accurate patient records. Ideal candidates will possess an EDDA license and have a collaborative spirit to thrive in a community-focused environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K

Professional development and support with continuing education

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentists chairside.
• Maintain clean and stocked operatories.
• Provide post-operative care instructions.

Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Dental Assistant training/school certification

Active Louisiana Expanded Duty Dental Assistants (EDDA) license

Tools

Digital software

Job description

Overview

MoreSmiles Dental Spa is now hiring a Full Time Dental Assistant in the Greater Mandeville Area!

We are seeking aDental Assistant to join our community of collaborative, high-quality clinical, business and operations professionals.

Schedule: Monday - Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (1 hour for lunch)

Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm (1 hour for lunch)

Friday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

To learn more about this unique practice that takes a holistic approach to dental care, visit:https://www.moresmiles.com

Full-Time (FT) Employees are eligible for:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid $25k Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives

Additional employment benefits include:

• Patient-centric community approach
• Work/life balance
• Opportunity for career growth
• Professional development and support with continuing education
• Strong business and operational teams
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
• 401K

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentists chairside
• Greets patients professionally and completes questionnaire to identify chief complaint and/or the goal of the appointment
• Prepares patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring comfort
• Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed
• Instrument sterilization according to regulations
• Completes and maintains accurate patient records
• Lab tasks as instructed and accurate lab tracking
• Provide post-operative care instructions and patient follow-ups
• Maintain clean and stocked operatories

• Place and remove rubber dams

• Take impressions

• Can efficiently and effectively make a temporary crown

• Captures diagnostic xrays
• Pack cord

• Take intraoral scans

• Patient Education
• Make patient's next appointment
• Teamwork is essential to our practice. During downtime, team members are expected to support and assist other departments as needed to ensure smooth operations and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana Expanded Duty Dental Assistants (EDDA) license
• Dental Assistant training/school certification
• 2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Experience with digital software
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Equal Employment Opportunity

Star Dental Partners 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.