David Raines Community Health Centers (FQHC) is seeking a passionate Dental Assistant to join our team and provide high-quality, compassionate dental care to the communities we serve. General Description: The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients and ensure high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. Work Experience Requirements: • Assists the Dentist in all dental procedures. • Completes Time Out/Intake on all patients. • Set up treatment rooms for procedures • Greet patients and ensure patient is properly draped and ready for procedure. • Display compassion to help patients feel comfortable • Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before the leave • Properly sterilizes operatories and equipment according to OSHA guidelines between patients. • Takes X-rays; develops X-rays; mounts X-rays. • Keeps the operatories well stocked with supplies. Orders supplies as necessary. • Stores and keeps track of all dental laboratory cases. • Fills out and tracks Medicaid/insurance pre-authorizations. • Monitors the upkeep of dental equipment on a weekly basis. • Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations. • Test the autoclaves on a weekly basis. • Assists in laboratory duties. • Wear proper protective equipment during procedures, including gloves, gown, and mask. • Reports any equipment repair that is needed to the supervisor. • Prepares for and acts appropriately to medical emergencies in the dental office. • Perform other duties as required. Education/Experience Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Graduate of accredited dental assistant program or dental assistant experience (minimum of 1 year) in accordance with Louisiana regulations preferred. • Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments and infection control. • Experience with electronic dental records is preferred. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Licensure/Certifications: • BLS required (American Heart Association) • Must have Xray certification per the State Dental Board of Louisiana WHY JOIN DAVID RAINES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS? We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally: • Competitive pay • 403(b) retirement plan • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Group Life & AD&D • Voluntary Life & AD&D • Voluntary Short-Term Disability • Long-Term Disability • Voluntary Accident Insurance • Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity • 11 Paid Holidays • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Extended Leave Bank eligibility More than a job. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. WHO WE ARE? As a Federally Qualified Health Center, David Raines Community Health Centers is committed to expanding access to quality healthcare and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. We have six Community Health Center locations and seventeen School-Based facilities in six cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC also has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. If you are a Dental Assistant looking for competitive compensation, meaningful work and excellent benefits, we would love to hear from you! All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or Indeed. Apply now and take the next step in a rewarding career where your skills can change lives.