Dental Assistant

Ascension-Depaul-Services; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension-Depaul-Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our New Orleans team. You will prepare patients for procedures, sterilize instruments, assist with procedures, and help maintain accurate patient records in a clean, organized office.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and adherence to infection control standards, with on-site responsibilities in a fast-paced dental practice.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Dental Assisting.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, sterilization, and infection control.
• Ability to perform body motions required for dental procedures.
• Compassionate and caring attitude towards patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental professionals in providing high-quality dental care to patients.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments.
• Assist with dental procedures.
• Maintain patient records and ensure dental office is clean and organized.

Skills

Dental terminology

Sterilization

Infection control

Body motions

Education

Certificate or diploma in Dental Assisting

Tools

Dentrix software

Trimming and pouring models

Job description

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Full Time Hourly New Orleans, LA, US

14 days ago Requisition ID: 2258

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our team in Carrollton, CAR. As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting our dental professionals in providing high-quality dental care to our patients. Your primary role will be to prepare patients for dental procedures, sterilize and disinfect instruments, and assist with dental procedures. You will also be responsible for maintaining patient records and ensuring that our dental office is clean and organized.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certificate or diploma in Dental Assisting
• Knowledge of dental terminology, sterilization, and infection control
• Ability to perform body motions required for dental procedures
• Compassionate and caring attitude towards patients

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Dentrix software
• Experience with trimming and pouring models

Responsibilities:

• Assist dental professionals in providing high-quality dental care to patients
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments
• Assist with dental procedures
• Maintain patient records and ensure dental office is clean and organized

Skills:

As a Dental Assistant, you will use your knowledge of dental terminology, sterilization, and infection control to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality dental care. You will also use your body motion skills to assist with dental procedures and your compassion to provide a comfortable and reassuring environment for our patients. Additionally, experience with Dentrix software and trimming and pouring models will be beneficial in this role. Overall, your skills will be essential in helping us provide exceptional dental care to our patients.