full-time 1 month ago
DENTAL ASSISTANT 1, 2 or 3
LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
1100 Florida Ave, New Orleans, LA
15.05/hr
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Job Description
Posting Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 07/27/2026
Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT 1, 2 or 3
Employee Type: Staff- Classified
Department: LSUNO Oral Surgery
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Other
Number of years required to perform the job: 0
Type of experience required to perform the job: no experience for DA1, For DA 2, one year experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist and Two years of experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist for DA3
Job Summary/Basic Functions
Under the general supervision of the Dental Program Coordinator in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic in New Orleans. The incumbent in this position will provide assistance to a dentist, resident, or dental student as a trainee. The importance of this position is that the incumbent interacts with faculty, residents, students, and patients on both skillful and professional levels providing a necessary service of dental assistance. To provide chair-side assistance to a licensed oral surgeon, resident, and undergrad students in oral surgery
Other Information About the Position
LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry Oral Surgery Department is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1, 2 or 3.
Duties and responsibilities but not limited to:
Assist oral surgeons and dental students with chair-side treatment of patients.
Maintain and stock 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 LSUHSC 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 include:
Communicating effectively: Effectively The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
This is a Civil Service Position.
No Civil Service test score required to be considered for this vacancy
To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title. Louisiana Department of State Civil Service: Job Information and Test Finder
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.
Special Instructions Summary
Please list all relevant work experience including month & year of start and end date and weekly hours worked for each position listed. Only work experience listed in this application will be used in determining qualifications and compensation. Experience not listed may disqualify you from the position and/or reduce your rate of pay.
Additional Information About Our School/Department
Appointment Type: Classified Appointment
Career Progression: This position is part of the career progression group may be filled as a Dental Assistant 1,2 or 3
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; work hours will be determined by the department
Work Location: 1100 Florida Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119
Compensation:
There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of
$15.05 per hour for Dental Assistant 2 title
$14.06 for Dental Assistant 1 title
Pay based on years of experience for Dental Assistant 3 title
Additional compensation
$1.00 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.
$2.25 per hour worked available for candidates that hold a current DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certification.
$1.50 for EDDA certification (Expanded Dental Duty Dental Assistant).
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
Closing Date: 07/27/2026
Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT 1, 2 or 3
Employee Type: Staff- Classified
Department: LSUNO Oral Surgery
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Other
Number of years required to perform the job: 0
Type of experience required to perform the job: no experience for DA1, For DA 2, one year experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist and Two years of experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist for DA3
Job Summary/Basic Functions
Under the general supervision of the Dental Program Coordinator in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic in New Orleans. The incumbent in this position will provide assistance to a dentist, resident, or dental student as a trainee. The importance of this position is that the incumbent interacts with faculty, residents, students, and patients on both skillful and professional levels providing a necessary service of dental assistance. To provide chair-side assistance to a licensed oral surgeon, resident, and undergrad students in oral surgery
Other Information About the Position
LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry Oral Surgery Department is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1, 2 or 3.
Duties and responsibilities but not limited to:
Assist oral surgeons and dental students with chair-side treatment of patients.
Maintain and stock 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 LSUHSC 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 include:
Communicating effectively: Effectively The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
This is a Civil Service Position.
No Civil Service test score required to be considered for this vacancy
To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title. Louisiana Department of State Civil Service: Job Information and Test Finder
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.
Special Instructions Summary
Please list all relevant work experience including month & year of start and end date and weekly hours worked for each position listed. Only work experience listed in this application will be used in determining qualifications and compensation. Experience not listed may disqualify you from the position and/or reduce your rate of pay.
Additional Information About Our School/Department
Appointment Type: Classified Appointment
Career Progression: This position is part of the career progression group may be filled as a Dental Assistant 1,2 or 3
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; work hours will be determined by the department
Work Location: 1100 Florida Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119
Compensation:
There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of
$15.05 per hour for Dental Assistant 2 title
$14.06 for Dental Assistant 1 title
Pay based on years of experience for Dental Assistant 3 title
Additional compensation
$1.00 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.
$2.25 per hour worked available for candidates that hold a current DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certification.
$1.50 for EDDA certification (Expanded Dental Duty Dental Assistant).
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
About LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
LSU Health New Orleans is dedicated to preparing students for careers as health professionals and scientists. They offer programs in Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Graduate Studies, Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. The School of Dentistry is committed to educating future oral healthcare providers and providing services to the community through patient care and outreach programs.
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