Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures Support

Ascension-Depaul-Services; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension-Depaul-Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our New Orleans team. You will prepare patients for procedures, sterilize instruments, assist with procedures, and help maintain accurate patient records in a clean, organized office.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and adherence to infection control standards, with on-site responsibilities in a fast-paced dental practice.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Dental Assisting.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, sterilization, and infection control.
• Ability to perform body motions required for dental procedures.
• Compassionate and caring attitude towards patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental professionals in providing high-quality dental care to patients.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments.
• Assist with dental procedures.
• Maintain patient records and ensure dental office is clean and organized.

Skills

Dental terminology

Sterilization

Infection control

Body motions

Education

Certificate or diploma in Dental Assisting

Tools

Dentrix software

Trimming and pouring models

Job description

Ascension-Depaul-Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our New Orleans team. You will prepare patients for procedures, sterilize instruments, assist with procedures, and help maintain accurate patient records in a clean, organized office.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and adherence to infection control standards, with on-site responsibilities in a fast-paced dental practice.