Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

David Raines Community Health Centers (FQHC) is seeking a passionate Dental Assistant to join our team and provide high-quality, compassionate dental care to the communities we serve.

General Description:

The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients and ensure high-quality patient care and operational efficiency.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Assists the Dentist in all dental procedures.
• Completes Time Out/Intake 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
• Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before the 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.
• Fills out and tracks Medicaid/insurance pre-authorizations.
• Monitors the upkeep of dental equipment on a weekly basis.
• Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations.
• Test 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.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited dental assistant program or dental assistant experience (minimum of 1 year) in accordance with Louisiana regulations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments and infection control.
• Experience with electronic dental records is preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Licensure/Certifications:

• BLS required (American Heart Association)
• Must have Xray certification per the State Dental Board of Louisiana

WHY JOIN DAVID RAINES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Competitive pay
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Leave Bank eligibility

More than a job. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

WHO WE ARE?

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, David Raines Community Health Centers is committed to expanding access to quality healthcare and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. We have six Community Health Center locations and seventeen School-Based facilities in six cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC also has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center.

If you are a Dental Assistant looking for c ompetitive compensation, meaningful work and excellent benefits , we would love to hear from you!

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

Apply now and take the next step in a rewarding career where your skills can change lives.