Dental Assistant 1 or 2

State of Louisiana • New Orleans, LA

358d • $14 - $15

About The Position

LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1 or 2. 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. You must include all relevant work experience and education on your application. The duties you describe will be reviewed as part of the process in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Resumes are not accepted in place of a completed application. 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. This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test. Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Current DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance to a licensed dentist.
• Instruct and assist dental students in four-handed dentistry.
• Serve as assistant to a dentist or oral surgeon during surgical procedures while patients are under local or general anesthetic.
• Assist in the supervision and training of dental students and dental assistants.
• Clean and sterilize instruments in clinics; monitor sterilizers to verify that they are working properly.
• Set up instrument trays for surgery.
• Label radiographs and maintain a filing system.
• Observe patients in the recovery area after surgery.
• Maintain supply levels in operating rooms, recovery rooms and dental laboratories.

Benefits

• Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $15.05 per hour for Dental Assistant 2 title.
• Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $14.06 per hour for Dental Assistant 1 title.
• Additional $2.25 per hour for candidates with DANB certification.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees