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Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA)

Just Kids Dental

Baton Rouge, LA
1 month ago

Job Description

Join Just Kids Dental as an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant and play a key role in providing exceptional dental care to children and adolescents. With a focus on hygiene and patient comfort, you will help improve the oral health of underserved communities in Louisiana.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform thorough dental cleanings for pediatric patients
  • Take digital X-rays and maintain accurate patient records
  • Assist dentists during dental procedures when required
  • Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, and instruments for dental procedures
  • Explain procedures to young patients and address their concerns
  • Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
  • Provide post-operative instructions and educate patients and caregivers
  • Collaborate closely with the dental team
  • Uphold infection control protocols
  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed
  • Keep the hygiene area well stocked and organized
  • Occasionally assist the front desk with patient scheduling

Required Qualifications

  • Louisiana State Board of Dentistry EDDA certification
  • 2 Years or more of dental assisting experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Commitment to compassionate patient care

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 Year or more of dental assisting experience in a pediatric practice
  • Pediatric dental experience
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
  • X-Ray Certification
  • BLS/CPR certification

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare coverageVision and dental insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityLife insurance401(k) matchingPaid time off (PTO)Paid holidays