Dental Assistant: Patient Care, X-Rays & Sterilization

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a dental assistant to support dentists with patient care, room preparation and instrument handling. You will collect patient data, assist during procedures, sterilize tools, and take X-rays while upholding HIPAA privacy and safety standards. The role involves inventory management and patient education.

The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to work as part of a care team in a busy dental office.

Qualifikationen

• Assist dentists and collect patient information under supervision.
• Prepare patients and rooms and monitor vital signs during treatment.
• Sterilize tools and perform X-rays following safety procedures.
• Educate patients on dental care and maintain patient records.
• Protect patient privacy under HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintain supply inventory and order dental tools and exam room supplies.

Aufgaben

• Assist dentists by holding instrument trays and handing them specific tools.
• Prepare patients and rooms for dental examinations and procedures.
• Sterilize all tools and perform X-rays with proper safety procedures.
• Educate patients on proper dental care and postoperative instructions.
• Protect patient privacy following HIPAA rules.
• Order and manage supplies like X-ray safety equipment and dental instruments.

Kenntnisse

Dental assisting

Patient handling

HIPAA compliance

Sterilization procedures

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Dental instruments

Jobbeschreibung

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a dental assistant to support dentists with patient care, room preparation and instrument handling. You will collect patient data, assist during procedures, sterilize tools, and take X-rays while upholding HIPAA privacy and safety standards. The role involves inventory management and patient education.

The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to work as part of a care team in a busy dental office.