Dental Assistant - Community Health Ally (Temp)

AltaMed Health Services; Los Angeles (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

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Flexible Spending

Career Advancement & Development

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Malpractice insurance and tailcoverage

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Corporate Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Pet Care Insurance

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services in West Covina, CA seeks a Dental Assistant - Temp to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care at the clinic or mobile unit. You will also handle sterilization, instrument prep, and inventory control while upholding strict infection control standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a board-approved Dental Practice Act course, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Board-approved course in Dental Practice Act required.
• Accredited course in dental assisting preferred.
• Coronal Polishing Certification.
• Board-approved X-Ray infection control course required.
• Valid BLS certification.
• CA Driver's License if mobile units are assigned.
• DOJ/FBI background clearance within 30 days if mobile units are assigned.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist and dental hygienist in primary care services.
• Sterilize, prepare, and inventory dental instruments.
• Maintain infection control across patient care areas.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Dental assisting

Infection control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Dental Practice Act course

Coronal Polishing Certification

X-Ray infection control course

Background DOJ/FBI clearance

Job description

AltaMed Health Services in West Covina, CA seeks a Dental Assistant - Temp to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care at the clinic or mobile unit. You will also handle sterilization, instrument prep, and inventory control while upholding strict infection control standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a board-approved Dental Practice Act course, and relevant certifications.