Dental Assistant in New Orleans, Louisiana at EXCELth INCORPORATED

The dental assistant will assist the dentist in both administrative and clinical duties including preparing patient for procedure or exam, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, and assisting during dental procedures. This role will also provide patient support services including providing care instructions, medical attention, and emotional support.

Our dental offices and mobile dental units are full-service and treats patients of all ages. EXCELth is a federally qualified healthcare center (FQHC) providing dental, family practice and mental health services. We are a non-profit organization, working with insured and uninsured patients of all income levels.

Responsibilities:
Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills:
Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable

Requirements:
Dental Assisting: 3 years (Preferred)
Current CPR: (Required)

Education
* EDDA Certification (Required)

Benefits
* COMPANY PROVIDED 75% SHARED COST OF HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS (MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION) LIFE INSURANCE *100% COMPANY SPONSORED RETIREMENT PLAN
* PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO) LEAVE ACCRUED BIWEEKLY
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance