Dental/Orthodontic Assistant

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At LCMC Health, we help you lean into your calling by providing the resources to do your job as only you can. We are committed to inclusion by offering benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. LCMC Health is at the beating heart of the New Orleans community, serving it through community health services and making medical innovations more accessible. We foster a culture of wellness and believe that making an authentic impact is key. Giving a little extra is at the heart of everything we do, making you a perfect fit for LCMC Health.

Requirements

High School Diploma
3 months externship in a General or Pediatric dental clinic

Nice To Haves

Dental assistant certification from accredited program
1-year minimum clinical experience in a General or Pediatric dentistry
2 years minimum in Orthodontics
Graduated from an accredited dental assistant program
BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association
Expanded duty dental assisting certification
X-ray certification

Responsibilities

Assist dentists by holding instrument trays and handing them specific tools.
Perform minor procedures independently such as rubber cup prophies/supra gingival polishing, placing rubber dams, fitting crowns and bands, as per guidance by the Dental Practice Act.
Collect patient data regarding tooth problems, known allergies, past medical history, and other information required by the dentist.
Greet patients who come into the office and answer incoming phone calls to schedule appointments.
Prepare patient rooms by cleaning up after patients leave and preparing instrument trays.
Prepare patients by helping them get into position for their dental examinations.
Monitor vital signs during dental treatment.
Assist the dentist with patient care during dental cleanings, restorative treatment, orthodontic treatments and oral surgeries.
Sterilize all tools used by the dentist between patient exams and follow sanitation guidelines.
Perform X-rays of patients’ teeth, following all proper safety procedures and obtain images and impressions.
Advise and educate patients on proper dental care, oral hygiene practices, postoperative instructions, and maintaining healthy-teeth diets.
Record notes for patient files and transcribe notes from the dentist into the files.
Observe all HIPAA rules by protecting patient privacy.
Maintain the supply inventory by ordering X-ray safety equipment, sterilization solutions, dental tools, and exam room supplies as necessary.