Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) - Alvarez Dental - Mandeville, LA

Our private practice in Mandeville is looking for a compassionate & friendly expanded duty dental assistant! If you are seeking a job where you can have fun at work everyday and provide superb customer service, we would love to meet you! Our team enjoys comming to work each and everyday and work together to provide the best patient experience each and every visit. Key Responsibilities: Clinical & Chairside Support: Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures. Seat patients, review health histories, and ensure patient comfort. Pass instruments, suction, and materials to the dentist during procedures (four-handed dentistry). Take digital radiographs (X-rays) as required. Make dental impressions, pour models Perform expanded functions as permitted by state law (e.g., polishing, etc.). Provide post-procedure instructions and patient education on oral hygiene. Sterilization & Infection Control: Clean, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment. Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA and office protocols. Administrative Duties (as needed): Answer phones, schedule/confirm appointments, manage patient records. Handle patient check-in/check-out and process payments/insurance. Maintain office and dental supply inventory. Qualifications & Skills: High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited dental assisting program (preferred/required). Current X-ray certification and CPR certification (often required). Excellent hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and attention to detail. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment. This role requires a proactive, compassionate individual who can anticipate needs, maintain strict hygiene, and create a positive patient experience, adapting to the specific regulations and demands of the dental practice. We look forward to hearing from you! Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week Benefits: Employee discount Paid time off Work Location: In person

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