EDDA Dental Assistant — Chairside Expert

SWLA Center for Health Services; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SWLA Center for Health Services is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant in Lafayette, Louisiana. The role supports dentists and hygienists in direct patient care, sterilization, and inventory control, with responsibilities spanning clinical and basic administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, an accredited dental assisting course, and CPR certification. Spanish language skills are a plus, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of accredited dental assisting course preferred.
• Certified Dental Assistant preferred.
• Current CPR (BLA) required.
• Experience with dental materials and charting software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental hygienists in direct patient care.
• Sterilize, prepare and inventory dental instruments and supplies.
• Exposures and develops radiographs; knowledge of radiograph software.
• Maintain infection control, safety and cleanliness of operatory.
• Support administrative tasks and patient scheduling as needed.

Skills

English communication

Spanish (basic)

Multi-tasking

Empathy

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting course

Certified Dental Assistant

Current CPR (BLA)

Job description

SWLA Center for Health Services is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant in Lafayette, Louisiana. The role supports dentists and hygienists in direct patient care, sterilization, and inventory control, with responsibilities spanning clinical and basic administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, an accredited dental assisting course, and CPR certification. Spanish language skills are a plus, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.