Dental Assistant 2

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); In loco; USD 31.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Descrizione del lavoro

LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans is seeking a Dental Assistant 2 to support dentists and students across specialties, including Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, and Prosthodontics. The role involves chair side assistance, charting, and patient care in a busy clinic.

One year of dental assisting or related training is required. The position offers a classified appointment from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 1100 Florida Blvd, New Orleans, LA.

Competenze

• One year of experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist.
• Chart patients using Axium computer system.
• Willingness to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Mansioni

• Assist dentists and dental students with chair side treatment of patients.
• Maintain and stock cabinets.
• Instruct and evaluate students in four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Chart patients using LSUSD Axium system.
• Provide fluoride treatments as directed by dentist or student.
• Provide post-care instructions as directed.
• Place rubber dam as directed.
• Remove cement supragingivally from restorations.
• Maintain general computer knowledge.

Conoscenze

Chair side assistance

Four-handed dentistry

Axium software

Computer literacy

Dental charting

Strumenti

Axium

Descrizione del lavoro

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ([e-mail]).

LSU School of Dentistry Endodontics Department is currently seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 2 at our New Orleans location.

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.

One year of experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist.

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

Duties and responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Assist dentists and dental students with chair side treatment of patients.
• Maintain and stock cabinet
• Instruct and evaluate students in proper four-handed dentistry techniques
• Chart patients according to LSUSDsystems (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
• Remove cement supragingivally from dental restorations and fixed restorations
• Knowledgeable of computers.

Core competencies include:

• 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

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday; 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Work Location:

1100 Florida Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119

Compensation:

There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of

• $15.05 per hour for Dental Assistant 2 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).

This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test. Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required. This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

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

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Ora Jones HR Management 504.568.7378