Dental Assistant 1 or 2

Salary : $2,165.00 - $3,900.00 Monthly
Location : New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: LSUNO00017915y260909
Department: LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ().
LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry, Orthodontics Department is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1 or 2. To provide chair side assistance to a licensed dentist and to instruct and assist dental students in four-handed dentistry. The employee will provide chair side assistance to dentists and dental students in a variety of specialties which include but not limited to: Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Pedodontics, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. The employee will work under the general supervision of the dental assistant supervisor in the sophomore, junior and senior clinic, General Practice Residency Program and the Emergency Dental Clinic at the LSUHSC School of Dentistry.
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 cabinets
• Instruct and evaluate students in proper four-handed dentist techniques Chart patients according to LSUSD systems (Axium Computer knowledge)
• Give fluoride treatments as directed by dentist or student
• Give follow-up home instructions as directed by dentist or student
• Place rubber dam and directed by dentist or student
• Expose digital radiographs and expose and develop traditional radiographs and digital photographs
  (intra-oral and extra-oral as directed by the dentist or student.
• Make study models from alginate impressions as directed by the dentist or student

The candidate applying should possess the following Core Competencies:
Communicating effectively: Effectively The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
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:


There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of

• $15.05 per hour for Dental Assistant 2 title
• $14.06 for Dental Assistant 1 title

Additional 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.
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:


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:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ora Jones
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
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Louisiana 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:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin 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 system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others