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Opening Date 04/06/2026

Closing Date 04/20/2026

Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT 1, 2 or 3

Employee Type: Staff- Classified

Department: LSUNO Pediatric Dentistry 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

To provide chair side assistance to a licensed dentist and to instruct and assist dental students in four-handed dentistry. The employee will provide chair side assistance to dentists and dental students in a variety of specialties which include but not limited to; Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Pedodontics, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. The employee will work under the supervision of the Dental Hygienist Clinic Coordinator.

LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry Pediatric Department is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1, 2 or 3

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Assist dentists 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 Computer knowledge)
• Give fluoride treatments as directed by dentist or student
• Give follow-up home instructions as directed by dentist or student
• Place rubber dam and directed by dentist or student
• Remove cement supragingivally from dental restorations and fixed restorations
• Knowledgeable of computers.

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

Other Information About the Position

This is a Civil Service Position.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: None

Number of years required to perform the job: 0

Type of experience required to perform the job: Dental Assistant 3-Two years of experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist. Dental Assistant 2-One year of experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist. Dental Assistant 1-No experience or training required. 

Special Instructions Summary

 Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Additional Information About This Position

This is a Civil Service Position.

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.

Additional Information About Our School/Department

Appointment Type:   Classified Probation
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 8:00AM-4:30 PM.
Work Schedule : 1100 Florida Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
Compensation:   Dental Assistant 3 -Pay is dependent upon applicants’ qualifications. 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 and or additional $1.50 for EDDA (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