Dental Assistant — Dental Department

Job overview

The Dental Assistant — Dental Department role is onsite in Lafayette, LA. Compensation is not specified. SWLA Center for Health Services provides primary care dental services to its patients as part of an integrated health care setting. The assistant supports dentists and dental hygienists during patient care and helps keep instruments, supplies, and clinical areas prepared, sterile, and organized. The role contributes to safe, timely dental services and a respectful patient experience.

What you'll do

• Assist dentists and dental hygienists with direct dental care, including chair-side and four-handed dentistry
• prepare operatories and review daily schedules
• expose and develop radiographs
• maintain dental equipment and supplies
• sterilize reusable instruments and document sterilization
• dispose of contaminated materials properly
• support patient communication, inventory, and clinical and administrative functions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

lafayette la

swla center for health services

dental department

chair-side assisting

four-handed dentistry

radiographs

instrument sterilization

infection control

dental supplies

cpr required

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma or GED required; accredited dental assisting course and Certified Dental Assistant credential preferred. Current CPR (BLS) required. Spanish communication skills are preferred.

About the employer

SWLA Center for Health Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.