Dental Assistant 1

About This Job

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).

LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry, Orthodontics Department is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1 or 2. To provide chair side assistance to a licensed dentist and to instruct and assist dental students in four-handed dentistry. The employee will provide chair side assistance to dentists and dental students in a variety of specialties which include but not limited to:
Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Pedodontics, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. The employee will work under the general supervision of the dental assistant supervisor in the sophomore, junior and senior clinic, General Practice Residency Program and the Emergency Dental Clinic at the LSUHSC School of Dentistry.

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 cabinets
• Instruct and evaluate students in proper four-handed dentist techniques Chart patients according to LSUSD systems (Axium Computer knowledge)
• Give fluoride treatments as directed by dentist or student
• Give follow-up home instructions as directed by dentist or student
• Place rubber dam and directed by dentist or student
• Expose digital radiographs and expose and develop traditional radiographs and digital photographs (intra-oral and extra-oral as directed by the dentist or student.
• Make study models from alginate impressions as directed by the dentist or student

Effectively The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Classified Appointment

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

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

1100 Florida Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

• $15.05 per hour for Dental Assistant 2 title
• $14.06 for Dental Assistant 1 title

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

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…