EDDA Dental Assistant: Chairside Care & Radiographs

SWLA Center for Health Services; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SWLA Center for Health Services seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering high-quality dental care. The role includes operatory setup, radiographs, sterilization, inventory management, and collaboration with the care team.

You should have a high school diploma or GED, a dental assisting course, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position in Lake Charles, LA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Accredited dental assisting course preferred.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines.
• English oral and written communication required; Spanish preferred.
• Certified Dental Assistant preferred.
• Current CPR (BLA) required.
• Knowledge of dental assisting for general dentistry.
• Knowledge of dental materials storage and handling.
• Ability to work empathetically with diverse patients and collaborate with health professionals.
• Ability to use phone, computer terminals and copiers.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with questions and directions as authorized by the dentist.
• Chair-side assisting including four-handed dentistry.
• Prepare operatory for patient treatment per protocols and dentist's instructions.
• Expose and develop radiographs; knowledge of radiograph software.
• Follow Infection Control, Exposure Control and Safety protocols.
• Maintain dental equipment, supplies, clinical area and charting software knowledge.
• Place and receive telephone calls as needed.
• Assist with clinical and administrative center functions through teamwork.
• Ensure sterility of reusable instruments and proper disposal of contaminated materials.
• Use PPE and maintain a sterile working environment.
• Attend to work and process patients with minimal supervision.
• Supply ordering and inventory record keeping.
• Review daily schedule to set up trays and instruments.
• Work with all disciplines and accept supervisory feedback.
• Desire to learn more about dental knowledge.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting course

Certified Dental Assistant

CPR certification

Tools

Radiograph software

Dental charting software

Job description

SWLA Center for Health Services seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering high-quality dental care. The role includes operatory setup, radiographs, sterilization, inventory management, and collaboration with the care team.

You should have a high school diploma or GED, a dental assisting course, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position in Lake Charles, LA.