Dental Assistant - Meaningful Community Care & Great Benefits

David Raines Community Health Center; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life & AD&D

Voluntary Life & AD&D

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Hospital Indemnity

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Extended Leave Bank eligibility

Job summary

David Raines Community Health Centers (FQHC) is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists in clinical procedures and deliver high-quality patient care in Bossier City, LA. The role emphasizes infection control, room setup, and patient comfort while maintaining OSHA-compliant practices.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of an accredited program or 1 year of experience, X-ray certification, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program or at least 1 year of dental assistant experience per Louisiana regulations.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments and infection control.
• Experience with electronic dental records is preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Dentist in all dental procedures.
• Completes Time Out/Intake on all patients.
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures.
• Greet patients and ensure patient is properly draped and ready for procedure.
• Display compassion to help patients feel comfortable.
• Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave.
• Properly sterilizes operatories and equipment according to OSHA guidelines between patients.
• Keeps the operatories well stocked with supplies; orders supplies as necessary.
• Stores and tracks all dental laboratory cases.
• Fills out and tracks Medicaid/insurance pre-authorizations.
• Monitors the upkeep of dental equipment on a weekly basis.
• Disinfects treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations.
• Tests the autoclaves weekly; assists in laboratory duties.
• Wears protective equipment during procedures.
• Reports any equipment repair needs to the supervisor.
• Prepares for and responds to medical emergencies in the dental office.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Infection control

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assistant program

Louisiana regulations familiarity

X-ray certification per Louisiana State Board

Tools

Electronic dental records

Job description

David Raines Community Health Centers (FQHC) is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists in clinical procedures and deliver high-quality patient care in Bossier City, LA. The role emphasizes infection control, room setup, and patient comfort while maintaining OSHA-compliant practices.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of an accredited program or 1 year of experience, X-ray certification, and strong communication skills.