What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant 1 or 2 position at LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans?
$2,165.00 - $3,900.00 Monthly
New Orleans, LA
Classified
LSUNO00017884260820/OJ
LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
08/20/2026
9/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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 (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).
LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, is seeking three motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 1 or Dental Assistant 2.
Minimum Qualifications
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
Duties and responsibilities included, 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.
The candidate applying should possess the following Core Competencies:
Communicating effectively: Effectively The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
Appointment Type: Classified Appointment
Career Progression: This position is part of the career progression group may be filled as a Dental Assistant 1 or 2.
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday; 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Work Location: 1100 Florida Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
Compensation:
There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of
- $15.05 per hour for Dental Assistant 2 title
- $14.06 for Dental Assistant 1 title
Additional compensation
- $1.00 Longevity Pay for hours worked only.
- $2.25 per hour worked available for candidates that hold a current DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certification.
- $1.50 for EDDA certification (Expanded Dental Duty Dental Assistant).
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the following link: http://careers.lsuhsc.edu/cw/en-us/job/496420?lApplicationSubSourceID=
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ora Jones
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.7378
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 More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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.
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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $2 - $15