Pediatric Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA)

Peach Tree Dental; Ruston, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Dependent Care & Healthcare FSA

401(k) with Employer Match

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Peach Tree for Kids in Ruston, LA is seeking an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) to join our pediatric team. You will take radiographs, perform prophylaxis, maintain infection control, and support scheduling to keep the clinic running smoothly.

This full-time role offers competitive pay with a starting range of $16–$20 per hour, plus a benefits package including medical, dental and vision, and opportunities for mentorship and professional growth in a welcoming family-friendly practice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher required.
• Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Certification (LA) required.
• Dental X-Ray Certification required.
• CPR Certification required.
• 2+ years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take radiographs for pediatric patients.
• Provide routine prophylaxis and polish.
• Maintain infection control standards.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Manage supplies and scheduling.

Skills

Dental radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Certification (LA)

Dental X-Ray Certification

CPR Certification

2+ years of clinical experience (preferred)

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

Job description

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA)

Peach Tree for Kids

Ruston, LA 71270

Schedule: Monday to Friday (7:30am - 5:00pm)

Saturday Rotation (7:50am - 1:00pm)

Pay:

• Starting from $16-$20 hourly
• Pay is based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or higher
• REQUIRED: Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Certification (issued by Louisiana State Board of Dentistry)
• REQUIRED: Dental X-Ray Certification
• CPR Certification
• 2+ years of clinical experience in a dental practice (preferred)

Benefits offered for Full-time EDDA Assistants:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Dependent Care & Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) With Employer Match (age 21 & older)
• Basic Life, AD&D & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability

Perks & Rewards for Full-time EDDA Assistants:

• Access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment
• Paid Time Off & Sick time
• 6 paid Holidays a year
• Company-provided CPR certification and renewals
• Mentorship from a dedicated Dental Assistant Support Team

Job Description

With our hearts, minds, and hands, we are building better smiles, relationships, and lives. Living this purpose over the last 25 years has allowed us to create a world-class dental organization that continues to grow.

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic environment? We are looking for people who love to smile and love helping others. Our team takes great pride in providing our pediatric patients with a positive environment and experience. If you want to be part of a dental team that will challenge and develop you and encourage you to go above and beyond with others committed to doing the same, we would love to talk with you!

Peach Tree for Kids is seeking an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) to educate our patients to maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime, treat them like family, and keep them comfortable.

Duties include taking radiographs, providing routine dental prophylaxis (polish), maintaining infection control, providing oral hygiene instruction, and maintaining/scheduling patients for regular preventive recall appointments.

Other functions include managing supplies, accommodating individual patient needs, educating the patient/parent about dental procedures, maintaining the clinic's schedule efficiently, and adhering to all OSHA and safety policies and procedures.