Dental Assistant 1 or 2 en State of Louisiana, LA

About the Department

LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry Oral Surgery Department is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1 or 2 in our Baton Rouge location .

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.


Please click the following link to apply : https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/20204

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.

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:
To provide chair side assistance to a licensed dentist, residents, and undergrad student in the General Practice Residency Clinic.
a. assist dentist and dental students with chair side treatment of patients
b. maintain and stock cabinets/carts
c. instruct and evaluate students in proper four-handed dentistry techniques
d. chart patients according toLSUSDsystems (Axium, SchickCDRand computer knowledge)
e. give follow- up home instructions as directed by dentist or student
f. implement and maintain infection control in the work area
g. check inventory and order supplies when needed
h. implement and follow safety guidelines as set forth byLSUHSCSchool of Dentistry andOSHA
i. know dental terminology
j. know correct nomenclature of all dental instruments
k. 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.

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.

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
504-568-7378
[email protected]