Dental Assistant 1 ,2 or 3

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA).

No experience or training required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Assist dentists and dental students with chair side treatment of patients
• Maintain and stock cabinet
• Instruct and evaluate students in proper four-handed dentistry techniques
• Chart patients according to LSU SD systems (Axium Computer knowledge)
• Give fluoride treatments as directed by dentist or student
• Give follow-up home instructions as directed by dentist or student
• Check inventory and order supplies when needed.
• Knowledgeable of computers.

• Communicating effectively:
  The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Focusing on Customers:
  The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
• Following Policies and Procedures:
  The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

This position is part of the career progression group May be filled as a Dental Assistant 1 ,2 or 3.

Monday
- Friday; work hours will be determined by department.

1100 Florida Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of

• $15.05 per hour for Dental Assistant 2 title
• $14.06 for Dental Assistant 1 title
• Pay based on years of experience for Dental Assistant 3 title

• $1.00 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.
• $2.25 per hour candidates that hold a current DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certification.
• $1.50 per hour for EDDA certification (Expanded Dental Duty Dental Assistant).

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.

Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required.

This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans
- Benefits.

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:
Additional Benefits.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ora Jones, LSU Health Sciences Center, HR Management