Dental Assistant II: Patient Care & Sterilization

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Avondale (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Avondale, LA is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support dentists and hygienists in delivering high‑quality dental care. The role includes chairside assistance, sterilization, patient prep, and inventory control, following office and OSHA protocols.

The ideal candidate holds EDDA and X-ray certifications, a high school diploma or equivalent, and CPR certification. Excellent patient communication and accuracy in charting are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Experience supporting dentists and dental hygienists in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of sterilization and instrument handling per OSHA/office protocol.
• Ability to review health histories and assist with patient documentation.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage check-in processes.
• Escort patients to treatment rooms and prepare setups for procedures.
• Assist dentists with clinical procedures and patient instruction.
• Maintain treatment room cleanliness and instrument sterilization.
• Record patient chart data and treatment notes accurately.
• Support inventory management of dental supplies and recall systems.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Chairside assistance

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma

ADA accredited dental assisting program

EDDA certification

X-ray certification

CPR certification

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Avondale, LA is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support dentists and hygienists in delivering high‑quality dental care. The role includes chairside assistance, sterilization, patient prep, and inventory control, following office and OSHA protocols.

The ideal candidate holds EDDA and X-ray certifications, a high school diploma or equivalent, and CPR certification. Excellent patient communication and accuracy in charting are essential for success in this