Dental Assistant 1 or 2

Salary : $2,272.00 - $4,089.00 Monthly

Location : Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type : Classified

Job Number : LSUNO00059324y25106OJ

Department : LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

Opening Date : 11 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 1 / 2025 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 ().

We're currently seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1 or 2 in at our School of Dentistry Oral Surgery Department at our Baton Rouge location.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist.

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 :

• To provide chair side assistance to a licensed dentist, residents, and undergrad student in the General Practice Residency Clinic.
• Assist dentist and dental students with chair side treatment of patients
• Maintain and stock cabinets / carts
• Instruct and evaluate students in proper four-handed dentistry techniques
• Chart patients according to LSUSD systems (Axium, Schick CD Rand computer knowledge)
• Give follow- up home instructions as directed by dentist 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 LSUHSC School of Dentistry and OSHA
• Know dental terminology
• Know correct nomenclature of all dental instruments
• Knowledgeable of computers
• Take x-rays in Schick CDR / CT scans / No Mad
• Make study models from alginate impressions or use the intra-oral scanner as directed by the dentist or student
• Take alginate impressions as directed by the dentist or student
• Take and record pulse, blood pressure, and temperature
• Place or remove preformed crowns and bands when directed by a dentist or student
• Remove sutures and ligature ties as directed by the dentist or student

To apply for this vacancy, click on the following link :

Appointment Type : Probational

Career Progression : This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.

Compensation : 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.

This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months

For further information about this vacancy contact :

Ora Jones

LSU Health Sciences Center

HR Management Department

504-568-7378

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 :

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year :

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) :