Dental Assistant 1 or 2

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans is seeking Dental Assistant 1 or 2 to provide chair side support to a licensed dentist and to train dental students in four-handed dentistry across multiple specialties. The role reports to the dental assistant supervisor and supports the Emergency Dental Clinic and General Practice Residency Program.

The position requires no prior experience or training and offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at 1100 Florida Ave, New Orleans, LA.

Qualifications

• Chair side assistance to dentists and students in various specialties.
• Instruct and evaluate students in proper four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Maintain and stock cabinets and chart patients in LSUSD systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental students with chair side treatment of patients.
• Maintain and stock cabinets.
• Instruct and evaluate students in proper four-handed dentist techniques; chart patients in LSUSD Axium.

Skills

chair side assistance

patient care

communication

four-handed dentistry

Tools

Axium software

Job description

About This Job

LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry, Orthodontics Department is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1 or 2. To provide chair side assistance to a licensed dentist and to instruct and assist dental students in four-handed dentistry. The employee will provide chair side assistance to dentists and dental students in a variety of specialties which include but not limited to: Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Pedodontics, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. The employee will work under the general supervision of the dental assistant supervisor in the sophomore, junior and senior clinic, General Practice Residency Program and the Emergency Dental Clinic at the LSUHSC School of Dentistry.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training required.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties And Other Information

Duties and responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Assist dentists and dental students with chair side treatment of patients
• Maintain and stock cabinets
• Instruct and evaluate students in proper four-handed dentist techniques Chart patients according to LSUSD systems (Axium Computer knowledge)
• Give fluoride treatments as directed by dentist or student
• Give follow-up home instructions as directed by dentist or student
• Place rubber dam and directed by dentist or student
• Expose digital radiographs and expose and develop traditional radiographs and digital photographs (intra-oral and extra-oral as directed by the dentist or student.
• Make study models from alginate impressions as directed by the dentist or student

Core Competencies

The Candidate Applying Should Possess The Following Core Competencies:

Communicating effectively: Effectively The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Appointment Type: Classified Appointment

Career Progression: This position is part of the career progression group may be filled as a Dental Assistant 1 or 2.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday; 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Work Location: 1100 Florida Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

Compensation

• $15.05 per hour for Dental Assistant 2 title
• $14.06 for Dental Assistant 1 title

Additional Compensation

• $1.00 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.
• $2.25 per hour worked available for candidates that hold a current DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certification.
• $1.50 for EDDA certification (Expanded Dental Duty Dental Assistant).

Louisiana State Employer

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact:

Ora Jones

LSU Health Sciences Center

HR Management Department

504.568.7378

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Benefits & Opportunities

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others