DENTAL ASSISTANT 1 or 2
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, United States
Job Title
DENTAL ASSISTANT 1 or 2
Application Dates
Opening Date: 04/27/2026
Closing Date: 05/10/2026
Job Summary
Under general supervision of the Dental Program Coordinator, this position will provide assistance to an oral surgeon, resident, or dental student during procedures. Duties include seating and preparing patients for treatment, recording medical history, taking pulse, respiration, blood pressure, ensuring patient comfort and support. Assist with handling of patients during dental treatment, setting up, missing, and passing of surgical instruments and materials, taking radiographs, patient education, giving post‑operative instructions, cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas after procedures.
Responsibilities
Assist oral surgeons and dental students with chair‑side treatment of patients.
Maintain and stock the cabinet.
Instruct and evaluate students in proper four‑handed dentistry techniques.
Chart patients according to LSUSD systems (Axium/WinOMS computer knowledge).
Give follow‑up home instructions as directed by the surgeon, resident, or student.
Implement and maintain infection control in the work area.
Check inventory and order supplies when needed.
Implement and follow safety guidelines as set forth by LSUHS C School of Dentistry and OSHA.
Know dental and surgical terminology.
Know the correct nomenclature of all dental and surgical instruments.
Knowledgeable of computers.
Core Competencies
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education:
Other
Years required to perform the job:
0
Experience:
No experience required for DA1. For DA2, one year experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist.
Additional Information
Civil Service Position.
Pre‑employment drug testing and criminal background check required.
Probationary status for at least 6 months.
Benefits
Appointment type: Classified Probational.
Compensation: Special Entrance Rate of $15.05 per hour for Dental Assistant 2, $14.06 for Dental Assistant 1, with an additional $2.25 per hour for holders of a current DANB certification and an additional $1.50 for EDDA certification. There is also an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.
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.
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.
Location and Hours
Location: 1100 Florida Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Contact Information
For further information about this vacancy contact: Ora Jones, LSU Health Sciences Center, HR Management Department, 504.568.7378.
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DENTAL ASSISTANT 1 or 2
Application Dates
Opening Date: 04/27/2026
Closing Date: 05/10/2026
Job Summary
Under general supervision of the Dental Program Coordinator, this position will provide assistance to an oral surgeon, resident, or dental student during procedures. Duties include seating and preparing patients for treatment, recording medical history, taking pulse, respiration, blood pressure, ensuring patient comfort and support. Assist with handling of patients during dental treatment, setting up, missing, and passing of surgical instruments and materials, taking radiographs, patient education, giving post‑operative instructions, cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas after procedures.
Responsibilities
Assist oral surgeons and dental students with chair‑side treatment of patients.
Maintain and stock the cabinet.
Instruct and evaluate students in proper four‑handed dentistry techniques.
Chart patients according to LSUSD systems (Axium/WinOMS computer knowledge).
Give follow‑up home instructions as directed by the surgeon, resident, or student.
Implement and maintain infection control in the work area.
Check inventory and order supplies when needed.
Implement and follow safety guidelines as set forth by LSUHS C School of Dentistry and OSHA.
Know dental and surgical terminology.
Know the correct nomenclature of all dental and surgical instruments.
Knowledgeable of computers.
Core Competencies
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education:
Other
Years required to perform the job:
0
Experience:
No experience required for DA1. For DA2, one year experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist.
Additional Information
Civil Service Position.
Pre‑employment drug testing and criminal background check required.
Probationary status for at least 6 months.
Benefits
Appointment type: Classified Probational.
Compensation: Special Entrance Rate of $15.05 per hour for Dental Assistant 2, $14.06 for Dental Assistant 1, with an additional $2.25 per hour for holders of a current DANB certification and an additional $1.50 for EDDA certification. There is also an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.
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.
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.
Location and Hours
Location: 1100 Florida Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Contact Information
For further information about this vacancy contact: Ora Jones, LSU Health Sciences Center, HR Management Department, 504.568.7378.
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