Dental Assistant

Benevis•New Orleans, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Dental and Braces is seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join their growing team in New Orleans. This role is integral to the care team, providing support to the office and assisting professional dental staff with treatment. The company's mission is to provide quality, affordable dental care and create happy, healthy smiles in a fun, compassionate environment. The position involves working with children, who make up a significant portion of the patient base, and participating in community outreach events.

Requirements

Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required
Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
Other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices
Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State and individual practices
Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent)

Responsibilities

Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment
Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions
Prepare patient for examination and treatment
Take x-rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location)
Responsible for the operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms
Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials
Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs and rooms
Assist professional dental staff with treatment
Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart
Assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures
Pour, trim and polish impression casts
Fabricate custom impression trays
Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
Other duties as assigned