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Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT SUPV

Employee Type: Staff- Classified

Department: LSUNO Pediatric Dentistry

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Dental Assistant Supervisor provides daily operational leadership for the Pediatric Dentistry clinical enterprise, ensuring safe, efficient,
and high-quality delivery of patient care while supporting the educational mission for dental students and residents. This position

Other Information About the Position

LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry Pediatric department is seeking motivated and experienced applicants for the position of Dental Assistant Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: None

Number of years required to perform the job: 3

Type of experience required to perform the job: Three years of experience as a dental assistant or dental hygienist.

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 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

Duties and responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Assign daily coverage and chairside responsibilities; ensure professionalism, accountability, and performance expectations; provide coaching, corrective guidance, and workflow oversight to support patient care and educational operations.
• Coordinate patient communication processes (calls, confirmations, follow-ups, service recovery); ensure timely scheduling, continuity of care, and resolution of access issues; collaborate with providers to maintain efficient clinic flow.
• Oversee check-in/check-out functions, scheduling accuracy, patient flow processes, and professional communication standards; ensure proper routing of patient information and documentation in approved systems.
• Monitor clinical supply levels; perform routine inventory checks; coordinate ordering and restocking; maintain standardized operatory setup and clinic organization; initiate equipment service requests as needed.
• Implement and maintain training protocols for pediatric dental assisting; ensure staff competence to support and train dental students and residents in four-handed dentistry technique and standardized procedures.

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.

Location: 1100 Florida Ave. New Orleans LA 70119
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm 
Compensation: MS510 starting pay range $36,442. Pay is dependent upon applicants’ qualifications. There is an additional $1 Longevity pay for hours worked only.
Appointment Type: Probational