Top 38 Dental assistant Jobs in Baton Rouge, La

Dental Assistant
Z Dentistry —Zachary, LA
- $15 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Dental Assistant
Cangelosi Family Dentistry, LLC —Baton Rouge, LA
- $21 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Dental office
- Vital signs
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Dental Assistant
Kidder Dental —Baton Rouge, LA
- $17 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- Vital signs
- Communication skills
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Dental Assistant
M Kramer Irby D.D.S. —Baton Rouge, LA
- $16 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- In-person
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Dental Assistant/Front Desk
LoveMyDentures —Baton Rouge, LA
- $14 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Dental office
- Vital signs
- Paid time off
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Dental Assistant
PDS Health —Baton Rouge, LA
- $17.25 - $24.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- HIPAA
- Patient care
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Just Kids Dental —Baton Rouge, LA
- $14.00 - $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Registered Dental Assistant
PDS Health —Baton Rouge, LA
- $20.00 - $27.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Laboratory
- Dental office
- HIPAA
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Dental Assistant
Marty J. Saltzman, DDS —Baton Rouge, LA
- $14 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- In-person
- Entry level
- Free parking
- Paid training
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DENTAL ASSISTANT
DOCS Health —Baton Rouge, LA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
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Dental Assistant
CareSouth —Baton Rouge, LA
- From $13.60 a year
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Traveling Dental Assistant Oral Surgery
PDS Health —Baton Rouge, LA
- $21.50 - $30.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Laboratory
- Dental office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Sterilization Tech/Dental Assistant
E Edward Hood DDS PC —Denham Springs, LA
- $13 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Dental office
- Customer service
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Dental Assistant
E Edward Hood DDS PC —Denham Springs, LA
- $13 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- Customer service
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
CareSouth —Baton Rouge, LA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Orthodontic Assistant
Bayou Braces —Baton Rouge, LA
- $14 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
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Orthodontic Clinician I
Smile Doctors —Baton Rouge, LA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Dental Assistant
Southeast Community Health Systems —Zachary, LA
- $13.84 - $18.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Patient care
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Hygiene Assistant
E Edward Hood DDS PC —Denham Springs, LA
- $13 - $23 an hour
- Online Application
- Customer service
- Entry level
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Hygiene Assistant
Hood Dental Care —Livingston, LA
- $13 - $23 an hour
- Online Application
- Customer service
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Dental Assistant

Z Dentistry
Zachary, LA

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Job Details

Full-time
$15 - $22 an hour

Benefits

Dental insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Customer communication
Dental assisting
BLS Certification
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification
Registered Dental Assistant
EFDA Certification
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

Dental Assistant

Applicants should have a minimum of 1-year dental assisting experience. Should be x-ray certified and maintain CPR certification. The ideal candidate will be willing to help in any area of the practice when necessary and willing to learn new procedures and new, innovative ways of doing things. Prior knowledge of OpenDental is a plus, but not required.

If you want to feel challenged and inspired at work, want more variety in your job and want to be a member of an amazing team; please send a resume with a cover letter telling us how you can be an asset to our practice, our patients and our team.

Position Title: Registered Dental Assistant — Expanded Functions (EDDA)

Employee Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Dentist

Job Summary:

The EDDA assists in the performance of quality, caring, clinical dentistry by aiding the doctor smoothly and unobtrusively during examinations and treatment. The
EDDA performs clinical and technical procedures under the super vision of a licensed dentist as well as prepares the operatory and equipment, gets the patient ready, and maintains awareness of the comfort and safety needs of patients.

Essential Duties:

Records treatment information on the patient's chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for next appointment.
Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra‑oral fluids, mixing materials and medicaments during examinations or treatment.
Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room and prepping them for care by the doctor.
Exposes full mouth X-rays.
Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning and restocking.
Maintains cleanliness of the lab and sterilizing area.
Changes all chemical solutions, i.e., disinfectant soaks and sprays, sterilents, ultrasonic.
Reviews patient’s medical history, progress from the previous visit, if applicable, and the scheduled treatment plan with each patient.
Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models, cast restorations, space maintainers, and occlusal guards.
Ensures lights, units are turned on prior to the first patient.
Applies non‑aerosol and non‑caustic topical agents, fluoride, and pit and fissure sealants.
Inspects patient’s oral cavity and charts lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth.
Places and removes temporary sedative dressings and post‑extraction and periodontal dressings.
Helps administer nitrous oxide to patients as applicable.
Cleans hand pieces, and vacuum traps.
Places and removes rubber dams.
Places, wedges, and holds and removes matrices.
Removes excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth.
Sizes stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns, and bands.
Performs coronal polishing.
Pours and trims study models.

Monitors incoming and outgoing lab cases.

Orders supplies.

Maintains plaster trap and lab counter areas.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Skilled in the use of standard dental office equipment including: Autoclave, model trimmer, X-ray machine - Pano, Panoramic X-ray, ultrasonic, Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide, Intra Oral camera, Vacu-press, and hand pieces.
Ability to take blood pressure
Knowledge of cross contamination and how to prevent it.
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when exposed to stressful situations.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and changes.
Ability to take radiographs, including FMX, Pano
Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Skilled in the use of standard office equipment including: telephones, calculators, copiers, computers, and computer software (MS Excel, Word,
Practice Management software).
Ability to engender trust from the doctors, co-workers, and patients.
Ability to work cooperatively with management, staff, and patients.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner.
Ability to accept constructive feedback.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas competently.
Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.

Education / Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year(s) relevant experience in the dental profession

Special Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:

Valid X-ray certificate
Current expanded functions RDA license
CPR & first aid certificate

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
May be required to roll a 90-pound anesthesia machine and a full 35-gallon drum of expended chemicals on wheels from one area to another.
Hand-eye coordination and hand, arm, and finger mobility for detailed work with objects.

May be required to physically assist drowsy patients after anesthesia.
Active movement throughout the day: sitting, walking, standing, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, etc. (not a sedentary position).
Vision: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Hearing: able to satisfactorily communicate with patients, doctor, and other staff members to ensure that verbal communication is clearly understood, particularly during emergency situations.
Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment.
May be required to administer CPR.
Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation.
Exposure to moderate noise levels.
Exposure to hectic, fast-paced, high anxiety environments.

Additional or different duties may be assigned occasionally at employer’s discretion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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