JOB DETAILS
Dental Assistant
CompanySoutheast Community Health Systems
LocationGreensburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 10, 2026
About The Company
Southeast Community Health Systems is a federally qualified health center (FQHC). We are federally and state funded to provide primary and preventative care in seven rural-based communities in southeast Louisiana. The twenty-one service sites are conveniently located in East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena Parishes. As a private, non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, Southeast Community Health Systems offers medical, dental, and behavioral health services, which include mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, obstetrics and gynecology, and podiatry services. Through health education, Southeast Community Health Systems work to empower patients to guide their own health care by working collaboratively with our providers. Southeast Community Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
The mission of Southeast Community Health Systems is to provide quality, affordable healthcare, health education, and to improve the health and social needs of the communities we serve.
Our vision is to be the leader in primary and preventative care excellence. We envision a quality community health system that provides primary and preventative care as well as resources necessary for patients to take charge of their health care needs.
About the Role
Description
Job Summary:
The Dental Assistant renders dental care to patients in a community health center setting. Tasks include assisting the dentist during examinations and treatment, cleanings, sterilizing, arranging instruments, and assisting dentist with x-rays. Works under supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standards, procedures and instructions. Also performs routine administrative and clerical tasks independently.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Completes initial assessment of patient according to policy and procedure and documents appropriately.
- Follows plan of care for each patient, including referrals.
- Receives dentist orders, records and assures completion.
- Assists dentist with exams and procedures and in use of highly specialized dental equipment.
- Mixes and prepares solutions and materials for fillings, washes and sterilizes instruments and clean work area following treatment.
- Charts information dictated by the dentist on the chart.
- Perform routine dental laboratory work.
- Orders dental and office supplies
- Coordinates and prioritizes patient activities and maintain relationships with referral facilities.
- Assists in keeping dental department productive and in compliance with all rules and regulations.
- Assist department in keeping productive and in compliance with all rules.
Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate
- Completion of accredited program in dental assisting
- EDDA Certification preferred
Skills:
- Basic computer knowledge.
Key Skills
Dental AssistingPatient AssessmentDental ExaminationsDental ProceduresDental X-RaysInstrument SterilizationDental ChartingDental Laboratory WorkPatient ReferralsSupply OrderingBasic Computer SkillsInfection ControlPatient Coordination
Categories
HealthcareAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Assist the dentist with patient examinations, treatment procedures, X-rays, and routine dental laboratory work; prepare materials, sterilize instruments, and maintain a clean work area. Complete patient assessments and documentation, coordinate care and referrals, process dentist orders, and help maintain department productivity and compliance.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$14 - $20
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
80
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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