Dental Assistant Job in Metairie, Louisiana

(Job ID: 529370)

Dental Hygiene Assistant/EDDA

Creative Smiles is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Why join a Heartland Dental supported office?

If you are a reliable and positive individual looking for career satisfaction and continuing educational opportunities, join our team! A Heartland Dental supported office is seeking a friendly Dental Hygiene Assistant to support the clinical treatment care of our patients. As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you will play a large role in the provision of effective and trustworthy dental services. You will sustain patient comfort, soothe upset patients, listen to their needs and educate them on dental procedures. You will also manage clinical supplies, work efficiently to maintain the supported dentist’s and hygienist's schedule and adhere to all OSHA and company safety policies.

Benefits:

We understand that you work hard, which is why each supported location provides an excellent compensation and benefits package.  Additionally, Heartland Dental’s extensive training and continuing education opportunities are unparalleled and exceed industry norms. Each supported location invests heavily in your professional and personal growth and wants to see you succeed.  If your career ambitions include leadership and further advancement, our network of supported locations offer many opportunities to help you meet your goals.  Heartland Dental’s network of supported locations is expected to double in size within the next five to seven years and new opportunities will be created to support that growth.

Additional benefits:

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
• Vision care support
• Life insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• 6 paid holidays off
• Team-focused, uplifting and educational work culture
• Potential for 2 weeks vacation available

As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you will support and assist our team of dental hygienists

About Youngsville Dental Care

Youngsville Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. 

• Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Our beautiful and modern office is located off of East Milton Ave, up the road from the Rouses Market and next to the Sonic Drive-in
• Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule with no late nights or weekend required

Additional responsibilities of the Dental Hygiene Assistant include:

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment. 
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.
• Provide superior assistance to supported hygienists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act. 
• Assist with setting up rooms for all hygiene visits including stocking and restocking instruments and supplies 
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping. 
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations 
• Partner with the providers and team to follow office systems and maximize office workflow.

Requirements:

Job Requirements - Dental Hygiene Assistant:

As a Dental Hygiene Assistant, you must have a positive and outgoing personality, exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, excellent patient care skills and strong organizational skills.

Additional requirements for the Dental Hygiene Assistant include:

• Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Good manual dexterity
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs
• Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plus

We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package.

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.

We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.