Dental Assistant

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 ([email protected]).

LSU School of Dentistry Endodontics Department is currently seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 2 at our New Orleans location.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Duties and responsibilities included, but not limited to:

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 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
Remove cement supragingivally from dental restorations and fixed restorations
Knowledgeable of computers.

Core competencies include:

Communicating effectively: Effectively The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
Following Policies and Procedures: 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.

Appointment Type: Classified Appointment
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Work Location: 1100 Florida Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119
Compensation:
There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of

$15.05 per hour for Dental Assistant 2 title
Additional Compensation

$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).

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

To apply for this vacancy, click on the following link: http://careers.lsuhsc.edu/cw/en-us/job/497474?lApplicationSubSourceID=

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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

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

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ora Jones
HR Management
504.568.7378

Student supervision • Computer operation • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Paid parental leave • Preparing dental treatment areas • Computer literacy • Fluoride treatment • Oral surgery assistance experience • Restoration • Periodontics • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • University • Endodontics • Criminal background check • Parental leave • Four handed dentistry • Stocking • Computer skills • Employee assistance program • Orthodontics • Vision insurance • Monday to Friday • Dental Assisting • 1 year • Patient charting • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Training • Legal compliance • EDDA Certification • Communication skills • Certified Dental Assistant • University campus clinic • Entry level • Retirement plan • Pet insurance