Dental Assistant

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Dental Assistant in Gilroy, CA. The contract position requires assisting the dentist during patient care, preparing rooms and tools, and maintaining patient records. Candidates should have a current license and prefer at least one year of experience.

The role offers weekly pay, benefits, and a chance to work in healthcare facilities. Applicants must meet all professional and regulatory requirements and be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Current license/certificate in state of practice.
• One year experience as Dental Assistant preferred.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest X-ray if applicable.
• Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during patient care.
• Prepare treatment rooms and dental tools/equipment.
• Complete intake paperwork and update patient records.
• Sterilize and organize dental tools.
• Assist during dental procedures.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care support

Record keeping

Job description

Dental Assistant

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $27 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Gilroy, CA

The Dental Assistant provides support to the dentist duringpatient care and completes the preparation of the room and dentaltools/equipment. The Dental Assistantcompletes intake paperwork, updates patient records, sterilizes and organizesdental tools, and assists during any dental procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Current License/Certificate within state of practice
• One year experience as Dental Assistant preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Allied

Job Function: Allied | Dental Assistant | Dental Assistant

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0132

Contract Duration: 261

Pay Rate: $27 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-11-05T16:02:07