Bilingual Registered Dental Assistant — Growth & Impact

AltaMed Health Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; 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

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services is hiring a Registered Dental Assistant to support dentists and dental hygienists in delivering primary dental care at the clinic location. You will also handle sterilization, instrument prep, inventory control, and strict infection control across patient areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CA RDA licensure with relevant certifications, and bilingual English/Spanish capability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Credentialed as a valid Registered Dental Assistant with CA certifications: Coronal Polishing, X-Rays, Infection Control.
• Sealants certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Valid CA Driver's License if Mobile Units are used.
• DOJ/FBI background clearance within 30 days if Mobile Units are used.
• BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental hygienists in direct provision of primary care dental services.
• Sterilize, prepare, and inventory dental instruments and supplies.
• Maintain infection control standards across patient care areas.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Registered Dental Assistant certification (CA)

Coronal polishing / X-Rays and Infection control certifications

Pit and Fissure Sealants certification

BLS certification

DOJ/FBI background clearance

Valid CA Driver's License

Job description

AltaMed Health Services is hiring a Registered Dental Assistant to support dentists and dental hygienists in delivering primary dental care at the clinic location. You will also handle sterilization, instrument prep, inventory control, and strict infection control across patient areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CA RDA licensure with relevant certifications, and bilingual English/Spanish capability.