Dental Assistant 1 or 2

Dental Assistant 1 Or 2

LSU Health New Orleans of Dentistry Oral Surgery Department is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1 or 2 in our Baton Rouge location. This is a Civil Service position. 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. 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. 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.

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 but not limited to : To provide chair side assistance to a licensed dentist, residents, and undergrad student in the General Practice Residency Clinic. Assist dentist and dental students with chair side treatment of patients; maintain and stock cabinets / carts; instructs and evaluate students in proper four-handed dentistry techniques; chart patients according to LSUSD systems (Axium, Schick CDR and computer knowledge); give follow-up home instructions as directed by 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. Position-Specific Details : These positions are in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Dental Assistant 1 or 2) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. This is a Civil Service Position. There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $15.05 per hour for the Dental Assistant 2 title and $14.06 for the Dental Assistant 1 title with an additional $2.25 per hour worked available for candidates that hold a current DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certification. 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, military 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@lsuhsc.edu).