Dental Assistant 1 or 2

LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry Comprehensive Dentistry & Biomantl Department

LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry Comprehensive Dentistry & Biomantl Department is seeking three motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1 or 2.

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 included, but not limited to:

• Assist dentists and dental students with chair side treatment of patients
• Maintain and stock cabinet
• Instruct and evaluate students in proper four-handed dentistry techniques
• Chart patients according to LSU SD systems (Axium Computer knowledge)
• Give fluoride treatments as directed by dentist or student
• Give follow-up home instructions as directed by dentist or student
• Check inventory and order supplies when needed.
• Knowledgeable of computers.

Core competencies include: Communicating effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

Appointment Type: Classified Appointment Career Progression: This position is part of the career progression group May be filled as a Dental Assistant 1 or 2 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined by department. Work Location: 1100 Florida Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 Compensation: This is a Civil Service Position. There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $15.05 per hour for the Dental Assistant 2 title and $14.06 for the Dental Assistant 1 title with an additional $2.25 per hour worked available for candidates that hold a current DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certification and or additional $1.50 for EDDA (Expanded Dental Duty Dental Assistant).

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test. Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required. This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits