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Overview Brien Family Dentistry is now hiring a Full Time Dental Assistant in Baton Rouge, LA We are seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our community of collaborative, high-quality clinical, business and operations professionals! Schedule : Monday and Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday 6:30 am - 3:30 pm To learn more about this practice, visit: Full-Time (FT) Employees are eligible for: Paid Time Off Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty Paid $25k Basic Life & AD&D insurance Medical, Dental, and Vision Short Term Disability Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance Pet Insurance Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives Additional employment benefits include: Patient-centric community approach Work/life balance Opportunity for career growth Professional development and support with continuing education Strong business and operational teams Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household 401K Responsibilities Assist the Dentists chairside Welcomes patients Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed Instrument sterilization according to regulations Maintains accurate patient records Lab tasks as instructed Provide post-operative care instructions Maintain clean and stocked operatories Qualifications Dental Assistant training/school certification 2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience required Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Experience with digital software Excellent interpersonal skills Explains procedures clearly to patients Listens to patient concerns and relays them to the dentist Attention to Detail Ensures instruments are properly sterilized Records patient information accurately Compassion & Patience Helps anxious or nervous patients feel at ease Provides emotional support, especially to children or those with dental fears Team Player Works closely with the dentist, hygienist, and front office Jumps in to help wherever needed Good Manual Dexterity Handles small tools efficiently Assists during procedures with precision Organized & Proactive Keeps exam rooms clean and well-stocked Prepares trays and materials ahead of time Knows how to pack cord and take impressions with a scanner and with impression material. Can make a temp crown. Takes efficient and diagnostic X-rays Good at multitasking and working in a fast-paced environment. Understands and can do all OSHA protocols Practice Description Equal Employment Opportunity Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Star Dental Partners

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