Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!

The Expanded Duty Dental Assistant is a certified professional who performs advanced, reversible clinical procedures under a dentist's supervision.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Assists the dentist in all dental procedures.
• Completes Time Out/Intake (blood pressure, pulse, pain scale, chief complaint) on all patients.
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures.
• Greet patients and ensure patient is properly draped and ready for procedure.
• Display compassion to help patients feel comfortable.
• Ensures patients' questions are answered thoroughly before they leave.
• Properly sterilizes operatories and equipment according to OSHA guidelines between patients.
• Takes X-rays; develops X-rays; mounts X-rays.
• Keeps the operatories well stocked with supplies. Orders supplies as necessary.
• Stores and keeps track of all dental laboratory cases.
• Monitors the upkeep of dental equipment on a weekly basis.
• Tests the autoclaves on a weekly basis.
• Assists in laboratory duties.
• Wear proper protective equipment during procedures, including gloves, gown, and mask.
• Reports any equipment repair that is needed to the supervisor.
• Prepares for and acts appropriately to medical emergencies in the dental office.
• Applies cavity liners and bases (excluding capping of exposed pulpal tissue).
• Places pit and fissure sealants, and acid etch liquids and gels.
• Places, wedges, and removes matrices for restorations by the dentist.
• Place and remove periodontal dressings, except placement of the initial dressing.
• Places and removes retraction cord.
• Performs coronal polishing procedures: prior to rubber dam placement, fluoride applications, or acid etch procedures prior or after the placement or removal of brands, crowns, and restorations, after the removal of dressings and packs, excluding periodontal dressings and packs.
• Monitors administration of nitrous oxide.
• Fabricates a temporary custom crown.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements: (The minimum qualifications can be ay combination of education and/or experience.)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from CODA-accredited dental assisting program is in accordance with Louisiana regulations required.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments and infection control.
• Experience with electronic dental records preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Licensure/Certifications:

• BLS required (American Heart Association)
• Must have X-Ray certification from the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry.
• Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Certification from Louisiana State Board of Dentistry.

WHO WE ARE? DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.

WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 10 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

All applications/resumes are accepted online via or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or indeed.