Dental Assistant — Community Clinic & Mobile Unit

AltaMed Health Services Corporation; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings plans with E

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Advancement & Development

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corp. is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care at the clinic or mobile unit.

The role includes sterilization, instrument prep, inventory control and strict infection control across patient-care areas. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act, and X-ray and infection-control training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act is required.
• Coronal Polishing Certification is preferred.
• X-Ray certification and infection control training are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in providing primary dental care.
• Sterilize, prepare and inventory dental instruments and supplies.
• Maintain infection control in patient-care areas.
• Support mobile units as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Board-approved Dental Practice Act course

Accredited dental assisting course

Job description

AltaMed Health Services Corp. is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care at the clinic or mobile unit.

The role includes sterilization, instrument prep, inventory control and strict infection control across patient-care areas. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act, and X-ray and infection-control training.