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State of Louisiana

DENTAL ASSISTANT SUPV

State of Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123

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Salary :

$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly Location :

New Orleans, LA Job Type:

Classified Job Number:

LSUNO00038563y251029OJ Department:

LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans Opening Date:

10/29/2025 Closing Date:

11/14/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job The

Endodontics Department

at

LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry

is seeking

motivated and experienced applicants

for the position of

Dental Assistant Supervisor . The successful candidate will oversee and coordinate the daily operations of dental assisting activities within the department, support faculty and residents in the delivery of high-quality patient care and ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. Ideal applicants should demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a commitment to excellence in dental education and patient service.

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 Three years of experience as a dental assistant or dental hygienist.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties: Duties and responsibilities but not limited to:

Supervises Dental Assistants 2 and dental assistant students (externs) Maintains organization in the department making sure that all dental students/residents are able to work with the proper number of assistants. Reports directly to the Director of Clinical Staff and Patient Services. 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 Give fluoride treatments as directed by dentist or student Give follow-up home instructions as directed by dentist or student Place rubber dam as directed by dentist or student. Remove cement supragingivally from dental restorations and fixed restorations with hand instruments only as directed by the dentist or student. Implement and maintain infection control in the work area. Check inventory and order supplies when needed. Implement and follow safety guidelines as set forth by LSUHSC School of Dentistry and OSHA. Know dental terminology. Know correct nomenclature of all dental instruments. Knowledgeable of computers. -

Position-Specific Details:

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, military 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 ( HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu ). (In this section, provide information such as location, work schedule, career progression, compensation and other pay mechanisms, or legal statements.)

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. How To Apply:

To apply to this job posting, please click the following link

https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/20854

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 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage

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Parental Leave

- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave

- State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others