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Dental Assistant Supervisor
Salary
$3,037.00 - $5,472.00 Monthly
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
LSUNO00059617y26312OJ
Department
LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Opening Date
03/12/2026
Closing Date
3/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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 without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).
LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry Pediatric department is seeking motivated and experienced applicants for the position of Dental Assistant Supervisor.
Dental Assistant Supervisor provides daily operational leadership for the Pediatric Dentistry clinical enterprise, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of patient care while supporting the educational mission for dental students and residents.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience as a dental assistant or dental hygienist.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Duties and responsibilities, but not limited to:
- Assign daily coverage and chairside responsibilities; ensure professionalism, accountability, and performance expectations; provide coaching, corrective guidance, and workflow oversight to support patient care and educational operations.
- Coordinate patient communication processes (calls, confirmations, follow-ups, service recovery); ensure timely scheduling, continuity of care, and resolution of access issues; collaborate with providers to maintain efficient clinic flow.
- Oversee check-in/check-out functions, scheduling accuracy, patient flow processes, and professional communication standards; ensure proper routing of patient information and documentation in approved systems.
- Monitor clinical supply levels; perform routine inventory checks; coordinate ordering and restocking; maintain standardized operatory setup and clinic organization; initiate equipment service requests as needed.
- Implement and maintain training protocols for pediatric dental assisting; ensure staff competence to support and train dental students and residents in four-handed dentistry technique and standardized procedures.
Core competencies include:
Communicating effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
Location: 1100 Florida Ave. New Orleans LA 70119
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Compensation: MS510 starting pay range $36,442. Pay is dependent upon applicants’ qualifications. There is an additional $1 Longevity pay for hours worked only.
Appointment Type: Classified Probational
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.
Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required.
This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months
To apply for this vacancy, click on the following link: http://careers.lsuhsc.edu/cw/en-us/job/496534?lApplicationSubSourceID=
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ora Jones
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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