Experienced Bilingual Dental Assistant

Full-Time Dental Assistant Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required

New Orleans Smiles is looking for an experienced Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our growing team. We are seeking someone who is dependable, motivated, patient-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

This position is ideal for a dental assistant who enjoys both clinical care and teamwork, takes initiative, communicates well, and is looking for a long-term opportunity to grow within a supportive office culture.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting during dental procedures
• Assisting with orthodontic procedures and patient flow
• Taking dental X-rays and clinical photos
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and operatories
• Maintaining operatory flow and cleanliness
• Supporting patient care, comfort, and education
• Assisting providers with clinical procedures and daily workflow
• Accurate charting and clinical documentation
• Collaborating closely with dental, ortho, hygiene, and admin teams

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical dental assisting experience
• Proficient in both dental and orthodontic assisting
• EDDA certification required
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• X-ray certification preferred
• Available to work Saturdays
• Strong clinical knowledge, organization, and patient communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Performance-based bonuses
• Growth opportunities within the practice

Compensation: $17–20/hour

Pay will be based on experience, certifications, clinical knowledge, and overall qualifications.

We are excited to welcome a team member who is passionate about patient care and looking to grow with our office long term.

Please submit your resume through Indeed to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Chairside assisting • Patient comfort • Spanish • Teamwork • Dental office • Dental assisting • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Hourly pay • Paid holidays • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Care documentation • English • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • High school diploma or GED • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental x-ray • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Orthodontics • Patient interaction • Indeed • In-person • Employee discount • 1 year • Patient charting • Patient education • EFDA Certification • EDDA Certification • Communication skills • Certified Dental Assistant • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling