Dental Assistant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a Civil Service Position

There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $15.05 per hour for the Dental Assistant 2 title

With an additional $2.25 per hour worked available for candidates that hold a current DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certification and/or additional $1.50 for EDDA certification (Expanded Dental Duty Dental Assistant).

Pre‑employment drug testing and criminal background check are required.

This position will require the selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

System Job Title DENTAL ASSISTANT 2

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School/Division LSUNO DENTISTRY

Department LSUNO Endodontics

To provide chair side assistance to a licensed dentist and to instruct and assist dental students in four‑handed dentistry.

The employee will provide chair side assistance to dentists and dental students in a variety of specialties which include but are not limited to Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Pedodontics, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. The employee will work under the general supervision of the dental assistant supervisor in the sophomore, junior and senior clinic, General Practice Residency Program and the Emergency Dental Clinic at the LSUHSC School of Dentistry.

LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry Endodontics Department is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Dental Assistant 2.

These positions are in a Career Progression Group.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Dental Assistant 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title:
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service:
Job Information and Test Finder.

Core competencies include:

• Communicating 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.

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.

Certification.

C00770P

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01/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

This is a Civil Service Position

There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $15.05 per hour for the Dental Assistant 2 title

With an additional $2.25 per hour worked available for candidates that hold a current DANB ... and/or additional $1.50 for EDDA certification (Expanded Dental Duty Dental Assistant).

Pre‑employment drug testing and criminal background check are required.

This position will require the selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

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…