Dental Assistant 1 or 2

Dental Assistant 1 or 2LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry Oral Surgery Department is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1 or 2 in our Baton Rouge location.Minimum Qualifications: No experience or training required.Job Specification: The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties and Other Information:Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Assist dentist and dental students with chair side treatment of patientsMaintain and stock cabinetInstruct and evaluate students in proper four-handed dentistry techniquesChart patients according to LSUSD systems (Axium/WinOMS Computer knowledge)Give follow-up home instructions as directed by the surgeon, resident, or studentImplement and maintain infection control in the work area.Check inventory and order supplies when needed.Implement and follow safety guidelines as set forth by LSUHSC School of Dentistry and OSHA.Know dental and surgical terminology.Know correct nomenclature of all dental instrumentsKnowledgeable of computers.The candidate applying should possess the following core competencies: Communicating effectively, focusing on customers, following policies and procedures.Appointment Type: Classified AppointmentCareer Progression: This position is part of the career progression group may be filled as a Dental Assistant 1 or 2.Work Schedule: Monday–Friday; 7:00 AM–4:00 PMWork Location: 7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste.306 Baton Rouge, LA 70808Compensation:$15.05 per hour for Dental Assistant 2 title$14.06 for Dental Assistant 1 titleAdditional compensation:$1.00 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.$2.25 per hour worked available for candidates that hold a current DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certification.$1.50 for EDDA certification (Expanded Dental Duty Dental Assistant)To apply for this vacancy, click on the following link: Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.For further information about this vacancy contact:Ora Jones LSU Health Sciences Center HR Management Department 504.568.7378Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day,Mardi Gras,Good Friday,Memorial Day,Independence Day,Labor Day,Veteran's Day,Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their systemTeacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( School Employees Retirement System ( among others