Job Details

Posting Details

Posting Summary

System Job Title
DENTAL ASSISTANT 1 or 2

Position Number
00023784

Appointment Type

Location-City
New Orleans

School/Division
LSUNO DENTISTRY

Department
LSUNO Dental Faculty Practice

Position Summary

To provide chair side assistance to a licensed dentist and to assist in four-handed dentistry.

Under the general supervision of the Faculty Practice Manager the incumbent in this position performs chair side assisting duties in all areas of dentistry. Incumbent will assist dentists in a wide variety of specialties such as Pedodontics, Endodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery and General Dentistry. Work will be performed at an advanced journeyman level in the Department of Faculty Dental Practice at the LSU School of Dentistry.

Additional Position Information

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

These positions are in a Career Progression Group
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Dental Assistant 1 or 2) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.This is a Civil Service Position. 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.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.

You must include all relevant work experience and education on your application. The duties you describe will be reviewed as part of the process in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Resumes are not accepted in place of a completed application.

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

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
C00695P

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Close Date
09/05/2025

Application Review Date to Begin

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary

• This is a Civil Service Position.

• Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required.

• 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

• This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months

EEO Statement

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (...@lsuhsc.edu).

About the School/Department

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ora Jones
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.###.####
...@lsuhsc.edu

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education
Other

If Other Required Education, please specify

Field(s) of Study

Indicate the minimum number of years required to perform the job.
1.0

Indicate the type of experience required to perform the job.
experience or training as a dental assistant or dental hygienist.

Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience