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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted dental roles in Metairie, Louisiana rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 35% below the Metairie, Louisiana median for dental roles.
The Dental Surgical Assistant will support surgeons during procedures, monitor anesthesia, and ensure patient comfort throughout their visit. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical equipment, documenting patient records, and adhering to strict safety and regulatory guidelines.
Job DetailsJob Location
LA01
Metairie -
Metairie,
LA 70006Position
Type:
FT1Salary
Range: $22.25 - $24.00
HourlyThe following position is for employment with: Oral Surgery Services 4420 Conlin St, Suite 203, Metairie, LA 70006 250 Ochsner Blvd #104, Gretna, LA 70056 POSITION PURPOSE Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a surgical setting? Join our team as a Dental Surgical Assistant, where you'll assist the surgeon during consultations and surgeries, enhance patient satisfaction, and boost office efficiency. In this role, you'll provide outstanding pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring the highest standards for our patients. A minimum of 2 years of relevant previous experience is required.
Principal
Responsibilities
AND
DUTIES
Surgical
Support: Assist the doctor during surgeries, seat patients, and take vitals. Maintain competency in anesthesia monitoring, and ensure all consent forms and treatment plans are accurately completed.
Patient
Care
Expert: Provide clear and concise pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients. Obtain necessary medical clearances and maintain excellent patient care standards.
Compliance and
Safety
Adherence: Adhere to OSHA and regulatory guidelines, ensuring radiation protection for all patients and producing radiographic images with proper exposure techniques and anatomical positioning.
Record
Keeping and
Documentation: Document and maintain accurate records/charting in compliance with established standards.
Equipment and
Instrument
Maintenance: Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments, ensuring they are in good working condition for each procedure.
Interpersonal
Relations: Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with patients, doctors, and team members. Approach conflicts constructively, identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
Confidentiality and
Professionalism: Maintain the confidentiality of patient, clinic, and hospital information, discussing sensitive information only among appropriate personnel in private settings.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience and possess a Basic CPR certification. Additional requirements include adherence to OSHA safety standards and the ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff.
professional certificate
Communication
CPR
Detail-oriented
Patient care
Active listening
Record keeping
OSHA compliance
Anesthesia monitoring
Patient vitals
Surgical assistance
Clinical equipment maintenance
Radiographic imaging
Posting details
Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$22 - $24/hr
Location
Metairie, Louisiana
Posted
Aug 31, 2026
Application
Employer website
Patient
Experience
Enhancement: Provide an excellent patient experience, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction throughout their visit.
Adaptability and
Flexibility: Accept special projects and additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
MINIMUM
Qualifications
Safety
Adherent: Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA and office standards.
Policy
Follower: Adhere to all office policies diligently.
Interpersonal
Dynamo: Maintain a positive rapport with patients and team members through excellent interpersonal skills.
Clear
Communicator: Effectively communicate verbally with patients and staff in a clear and professional manner.
Detail-Oriented: Work efficiently with a keen eye for detail.
Flexible
Worker: Adapt to changing job duties and work schedules as needed.
Active
Listener: Demonstrate active listening by fully engaging in conversations, understanding points being made, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Certifications and
Safety
Requirements: Basic CPR Certification required Oral and Maxillofacial Assisting/Dental Assistant Certification preferred Hepatitis B Vaccination & Titer TB Vaccination & Titer Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications
Market context
Louisiana dental hygiene roles stay competitive
In Louisiana, dental hygiene roles are often shaped by steady patient demand in private practices, community clinics, and group dental settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want an accredited dental hygiene degree, an active Louisiana license, and strong patient communication skills; the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure details and prepare to discuss chairside experience and patient education in your application.
