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Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

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Comfort Smiles Dentistry

New Orleans, LA (In Person)

$43,680 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/19/2026

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Job Description

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant Comfort Smiles Dentistry New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time $20
  • $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Customer communication Patient scheduling systems Teamwork Practice management software Dentrix EDDA Certification Full Job Description Dental Assistant (EDDA) Needed
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Small Family Practice Job Details Location :
New Orleans, LA Job Type :
Full-time Salary :
$22
  • $24 per hour Full Job Description Our established, small family dental practice in New Orleans is growing!
We are seeking a skilled, dependable, and outgoing Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) to join our close-knit team. If you are self-motivated, love working with people, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to meet you. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. In this role, you will be a key player in keeping our clinical day running smoothly while making patients feel comfortable and informed. Responsibilities Provide high-quality clinical assistance to the dentist during various procedures. Utilize Dentrix proficiently for charting, treatment planning, and scheduling. Complete EDDA-specific duties with confidence and precision. Educate patients clearly on their treatment plans and post-op care. Answer patient questions warmly and professionally. Multitask efficiently between chairside assisting, room turnaround, and sterilization. Collaborate seamlessly with front-desk and clinical team members.
Requirements Certification :
Valid Louisiana EDDA certification is required.
Clinical Experience :
Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience.
Software Experience :
Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience using Dentrix.
Key Traits :
Self-reliant, dependable, and highly self-motivated.
Soft Skills :
Outgoing personality with exceptional communication skills. Benefits Paid Time Off Health Benefits Schedule Monday
  • Thursday, 8:30 AM
  • 5:00 PM Some Fridays (Depends on time of year) 8:30 AM
  • 1:00
PM Pay:
$20.00
  • $22.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person