DENTAL ASSISTANT SUPV

Dental Assistant Supervisor

The Endodontics Department at LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry is seeking motivated and experienced applicants for the position of Dental Assistant Supervisor.

The successful candidate will oversee and coordinate the daily operations of dental assisting activities within the department, support faculty and residents in the delivery of high-quality patient care and ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.

Ideal applicants should demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a commitment to excellence in dental education and patient service.

This is a Civil Service Position.

Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background check are required.

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

Minimum Qualifications :

Three years of experience as a dental assistant or dental hygienist.

Job Duties and Other Information :

Duties and responsibilities but not limited to :

• Supervises Dental Assistants 2 and dental assistant students (externs)
• Maintains organization in the department making sure that all dental students / residents are able to work with the proper number of assistants.
• Reports directly to the Director of Clinical Staff and Patient Services.
• 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
• Give fluoride treatments as directed by dentist or student
• Give follow-up home instructions as directed by dentist or student
• Place rubber dam as directed by dentist or student
• Remove cement supragingivally from dental restorations and fixed restorations with hand instruments only as directed by the dentist or student
• Implement and maintain infection control in the work area.
• Check inventory and order supplies when needed.
• Implement and follow safety guidelines as set forth by LSUHSC School of Dentistry and OSHA.
• Know dental terminology.
• Know correct nomenclature of all dental instruments.
• Knowledgeable of computers.

Core competencies include : 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.