Dental Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Paid time off

Extended leave days

Discounted services

Loan repayment eligibility

Job summary

David Raines Community Health Centers is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support the dentist in all procedures across our clinics. The role includes patient intake, radiography, instrument sterilization, and maintaining supplies in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure patient comfort, proper draping, and adherence to OSHA guidelines while preparing for procedures. Rotation to other DRCHC sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• X-ray certification per Louisiana State Board.
• Certificate from a dental assistant program and/or minimum 1 year full-time dental assistant experience.
• Experience with electronic dental records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in all dental procedures.
• Complete Time Out/Intake (BP, pulse, pain scale, chief complaint) on patients.
• Sterilize operatories and equipment between patients.
• Take, develop, and mount X-rays.
• Keep operatories stocked with supplies; order as needed.
• Monitor and track dental laboratory cases and Medicaid/insurance pre-authorizations.
• Rotate to other DRCHC sites as needed.
• Prepare patients for procedures; ensure proper draping and PPE.
• Report equipment repairs to supervisor and assist in emergencies.

Skills

Patient care

X-ray handling

Infection control

Electronic health records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

X-ray certification Louisiana

Dental assistant program cert or 1 year experience

Experience with EHR preferred

Job description

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!

The Dental Assistant assists the dentist in all dental procedures and follows all OSHA guidelines.

Work Experience Requirements

• Assists the dentist in all dental procedures.
• Completes Time Out/Intake (blood pressure, pulse, pain scale, chief complaint) on all patients.
• Breaks down and sets up operations.
• Properly sterilizes operatories and equipment 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.
• Tests the autoclaves on a weekly basis.
• Assists in laboratory duties.
• Makes sure patient is properly draped and ready for procedure.
• Wear proper protective equipment during procedures, include 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.
• Must be available to rotate on occasion, as may be necessary, to other DRCHC sites (Bossier, Gilliam, Haynesville, Minden, or Shreveport).

Education/Experience Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have Xray certification per State Dental Board of Louisiana.
• Must have certificate of graduation from a dental assistant training program and/or minimum of 1 year experience as full-time dental assistant.
• Experience with electronic dental records preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER?

We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, and loan repayment eligibility options to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

WHO WE ARE?

DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in nine cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.