Bilingual Dental Assistant - Mobile Clinic & Growth

AltaMed Health Services; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings with company

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Malpractice insurance and tail

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Flexible Spending

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care at the clinic or mobile unit. Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, preparation, inventory control, and strict infection control of all patient care areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, board-approved infection control and X-ray processes, and a CA driver’s license if mobile units are involved. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Coronal Polishing Certification preferred.
• X-Ray certification required.
• Board-approved course in Dental Practice Act required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental hygienists in providing primary care dental services.
• Sterilize, prepare, and inventory dental instruments and supplies.
• Maintain infection control in all patient care areas.
• Support mobile units if assigned and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Customer service

Sterilization

Infection control

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Coronal Polishing Certification

X-Ray Certification

Board-approved course in Dental Practice Act

Job description

AltaMed Health Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care at the clinic or mobile unit. Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, preparation, inventory control, and strict infection control of all patient care areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, board-approved infection control and X-ray processes, and a CA driver’s license if mobile units are involved. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.