Dental Assistant
Pollock, LA
Contracted
Mid Level
Summary
Absolute Staffers is hiring Dental Assistants for one of its clients in a secure healthcare setting. These roles support clinical operations by assisting dental and radiology services, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining compliance with all applicable healthcare and regulatory standards in a controlled environment.Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist Dental Officers in procedures including restorative, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetics, and examinations
- Prepare patients and treatment rooms for procedures
- Sterilize instruments and maintain dental equipment
- Take and process dental radiographs and maintain imaging records
- Record patient information in electronic and paper medical records
- Provide dental hygiene education and assist with prophylaxis
- Assist in emergency dental care and patient management
- Maintain infection control and safety standards
Qualifications
- Active certification to practice as a Dental Assistant (State of Louisiana)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience
- CPR certification (AHA or Red Cross)
- Training in dental radiology and safety
Work Environment & Requirements
- Work is performed in a secure, controlled-access healthcare facility
- Must pass background investigation and drug screening prior to start
- Must comply with all institutional security and privacy regulations
- Frequent interaction with patients in a correctional setting
- Must be free from communicable diseases and may require medical clearance
- Required to attend orientation and ongoing training
Schedule
- Full-time, up to 40 hours per week
- Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays
- Approximately 1,960 hours annually per position
Shift Timings
- Typically between 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Stable weekday schedule
- Opportunity to work in a structured healthcare environment
- Long-term contract potential
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Absolute Staffers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.Apply for this position
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