Permanent Dental Assistant Job in New Orleans, LA
Dental Assistant (Will Train) No Dental Experience? No Problem! We Are Willing to Train the Right Candidate. EXCELth Health is seeking a motivated and dependable Dental Assistant to join our team. We are willing to train individuals who have a strong work ethic, excellent customer service skills, and a desire to build a career in dental healthcare. The Dental Assistant will support the dentist in both clinical and administrative duties, including preparing patients for procedures, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up treatment rooms, and assisting during dental procedures. This role also provides patient support by offering care instructions, scheduling assistance, and a positive patient experience. Our dental offices and mobile dental units provide comprehensive dental services to patients of all ages. EXCELth Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering dental, family practice, and behavioral health services. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving insured and uninsured patients regardless of income level. Responsibilities: Welcome patients to the dental office and help create a positive experience. Prepare patients for treatments and examinations while ensuring their comfort. Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed for procedures. Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards. Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques. Complete assigned laboratory tasks. Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions. Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area. Schedule patient appointments. Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures. Support the dental team in delivering quality patient care. Qualifications & Skills Dental assisting experience preferred but not required. Willingness to learn and be trained in dental assisting procedures. Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods is a plus. Understanding of health and safety regulations is preferred. Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks, such as coronal polishing, is a plus. Good computer skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Strong attention to detail. Reliable, organized, and professional. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Current CPR certification required (or ability to obtain shortly after hire). Dental Assisting experience preferred but not required. EDDA Certification preferred. Candidates willing to obtain certification after hire are encouraged to apply. Benefits Company-paid 75% of health insurance premiums Medical Dental Vision Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued biweekly Retirement Plan Life Insurance Professional growth and training opportunities Join EXCELth Health and start your career in dental healthcare. We are committed to training motivated individuals who are passionate about helping others and serving our community. About EXCELth INCORPORATED EXCELth, Incorporated is a private, non-profit organization established in 1991, with a mission to improve community healthcare access, reduce health disparities, and enhance health outcomes. Governed by a consumer board and funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), EXCELth initially operated in New Orleans but expanded to include Baton Rouge after Hurricane Katrina to meet the primary care needs of displaced individuals. Today, EXCELth runs three health centers and a family dental center in Orleans Parish, in addition to a behavioral health program in East Baton Rouge Parish, effectively acting as a "medical home" for the community. Our services cover a wide range from pediatrics to geriatric care and include behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, and wellness programs. EXCELth is dedicated to delivering quality, affordable primary care while actively engaging patients and their families in the healthcare process.
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