Dental Assistant II: Chairside Support & Patient Care

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

A community health organization in Monroe, Louisiana seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant. This role involves providing chair side assistance to dental providers, patient education, and maintaining infection control standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, complete a formal dental program, and possess strong communication skills, ideally being bilingual in English and Spanish. Join a team committed to serving diverse communities and making a positive difference.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform chair side assistance using four-handed dentistry technique.
• Experience in patient education and communication.
• Must be registered with the Washington State Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dental Providers in delivery of dental services.
• Maintain proper sterilization methods in clinic areas.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow.

Skills

Chair side assistance

Patient education

Infection control

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Formal Dental Assistant program

Tools

Dentrix

Allscripts PM

Job description

A community health organization in Monroe, Louisiana seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant. This role involves providing chair side assistance to dental providers, patient education, and maintaining infection control standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, complete a formal dental program, and possess strong communication skills, ideally being bilingual in English and Spanish. Join a team committed to serving diverse communities and making a positive difference.