Dental Assistant
Job Description
Dental Assistant | Hometown Dental
Expert Care, Hometown Feel
Who We Are
At Hometown Dental, we're a locally owned, family-rooted dental practice proudly serving the community we call home. We believe great dentistry starts with great people, and we've built a positive, supportive team culture where everyone is valued and takes pride in their work.
As our practice grows, we're looking to connect with talented dental assistants who share our values and would be a great addition to our team.
What You'll Do
- Assist chairside with general dentistry procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
- Take digital X-rays and maintain accurate patient records
- Follow sterilization and infection control protocols
- Maintain dental supply inventory, including stocking and ordering supplies
- Assist with digital scanning, impressions, and temporary crowns
- Provide patient education and postoperative instructions
- Anticipate the needs of doctors and patients to keep the day running smoothly
- Maintain an organized clinical environment and support the team with daily responsibilities
Who We're Looking For
- Preferably 1–2 years of dental assisting experience
- Friendly, positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- Dependable, punctual, and committed to your team
- Organized, motivated, and willing to take initiative
- Someone who takes pride in their work and genuinely cares about patients
Experience matters, but reliability, attitude, and being a great teammate matter just as much to us.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Team profit sharing with opportunities for additional compensation
- Great team culture in a positive, supportive environment
- Work-life balance with no evenings or weekends
- Locally owned, growing practice where your contributions matter
Schedule
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join Our Team!
If you're passionate about patient care, enjoy working with great people, and want to be part of a practice where your hard work is recognized and rewarded, we'd love to meet you!
To Apply: Apply here through Indeed or email your resume to [email protected].
Hometown Dental | Luling, Louisiana
Expert Care, Hometown Feel.
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Direct patient care • Profit sharing • Customer communication • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • General dentistry • Preparing dental treatment areas • Email • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare practice inventory management • No weekends • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental sterilization procedures • One-on-one patient counseling • Disinfection procedures • Medical records • Dental x-ray • Intraoral scanners • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • Patient interaction • Indeed • In-person • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Ordering supplies • Communication skills • Entry level
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Salary
- 16 - 20 USD hourly (32,000 - 40,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in LA: $30k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- October 17, 2026
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