DENTAL ASSISTANT 1 or 2 Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

DENTAL ASSISTANT

1 or 2 LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans – 3.1 New Orleans, LA Job Details $15.05 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance Retirement plan Pet insurance Qualifications Dental assisting Primary care No experience needed EDDA Certification 2 years Certified Dental Assistant Entry level Full Job Description Posting Details Posting Summary System Job Title

DENTAL ASSISTANT

1 or 2 Position Number 00054051 Appointment Type Location-City New Orleans School/Division

LSUNO DENTISTRY

Department LSUNO Oral Surgery Position Summary Under general supervision of the Dental Program Coordinator. This position will provide assistance to a Oral Surgeon, resident, or dental student during procedures which includes seating and preparing patients for treatment, recording of medical history, measuring pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and ensure patient comfort, assurance and support. Assist in the care of handling of patients during dental treatment which involves setting up, missing, and passing of surgical instruments and materials, taking radiographs, patient education and giving post-operative instructions; cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas after procedures. The importance of this position is that the incumbent interacts with faculty, residents, students, and patients on both skillful and professional levels providing a necessary service of dental assistance. Additional Position Information LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry Oral Surgery department is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1 or 2. These positions are in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Dental Assistant 1 or 2) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. You must include all relevant work experience and education on your application. The duties you describe will be reviewed as part of the process in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Resumes are not accepted in place of a completed application. Posting Detail Information Posting Number C00663P Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Close Date Application Review Date to Begin Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary 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. This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test. Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required. EEO Statement 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 ( ). About the School/Department 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 For further information about this vacancy contact: Ora Jones LSU Health Sciences Center HR Management Department Minimum Qualifications Required Education Other If Other Required Education, please specify none Field(s) of Study Indicate the minimum number of years required to perform the job. 1.0 Indicate the type of experience required to perform the job. Dental Assistant 1 – no experience; Dental Assistant 2 – 1 year of experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Are you a Certified Dental Assistant? Yes No
• Are you EDDA certified? Yes No
• Did you list all of your work experience and education on your application?

(If not, please add before submitting) Yes