Dental Assistant

Iberia Comprehensive Community • New Iberia, LA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center (ICCHC) and its satellite health centers are the leading providers of primary health care services in the communities we serve, including individuals who are both insured and uninsured. ICCHC provides multi-disciplinary, comprehensive health care services, including dental care. Our dental services provide a full array of preventative and restorative dental services for patients three years of age and over. ICCHC is currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for its New Iberia, LA location.

Requirements

• High School Graduate and a graduate of a State approved Dental Assistant School
• Six months of experience in a dentist’s office or completion of a Dental Assistant training course
• Knowledgeable of the types of dental instruments and their use; techniques of effective sterilization and x-ray
• Skilled in mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
• Able to follow written instructions to learn technical knowledge and dental procedures
• Able to work with people who are mentally ill or physically handicapped
• Must have a positive attitude towards working with low-income families

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification by the American Board for Dental Assisting preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist during examinations and treatment
• Performing cleanings
• Sterilizing instruments and arranging them
• Assisting the dentist with x-rays
• Performing routine tasks according to standards, procedures and instructions
• Rendering dental care to patients
• Performing semi-technical dental and routine clerical work in a dental department located in a community health center
• Posting and maintaining accurate and correct records of treatments administered, appointments including x-rays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED