Dental Assistant 1-2

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

41d•$14 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

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]). We're currently seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1 or 2 in at our School of Dentistry Oral Surgery Department at our Baton Rouge location. 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. One year of experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist. 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: 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 Instruct and evaluate students in proper four-handed dentistry techniques Chart patients according to LSUSD systems (Axium, Schick CD Rand 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 Take x-rays in Schick CDR/CT scans /No Mad Make study models from alginate impressions or use the intra-oral scanner as directed by the dentist or student Take alginate impressions as directed by the dentist or student Take and record pulse, blood pressure, and temperature Place or remove preformed crowns and bands when directed by a dentist or student Remove sutures and ligature ties as directed by the dentist or student To apply for this vacancy, click on the following link: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/21036 Appointment Type: Classified Probational Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined. Compensation: 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. 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 For further information about this vacancy contact: Ora Jones LSU Health Sciences Center HR Management Department 504-568-7378

Requirements

One year of experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist.
Know dental terminology
Know correct nomenclature of all dental instruments
Knowledgeable of computers

Responsibilities

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
Instruct and evaluate students in proper four-handed dentistry techniques
Chart patients according to LSUSD systems (Axium, Schick CD Rand 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
Take x-rays in Schick CDR/CT scans /No Mad
Make study models from alginate impressions or use the intra-oral scanner as directed by the dentist or student
Take alginate impressions as directed by the dentist or student
Take and record pulse, blood pressure, and temperature
Place or remove preformed crowns and bands when directed by a dentist or student
Remove sutures and ligature ties as directed by the dentist or student