Dental Assistant: Compassionate Care and Community Impact

AltaMed Health Services Corp; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

CME days

Malpractice tail coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Pet care insurance

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corp. is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to assist dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care at our clinic.

You will handle instrument sterilization, preparation, inventory control, and uphold strict infection control practices. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, an active RDA license with coronal polishing and X-ray certs, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Licensed as Registered Dental Assistant with Coronal polishing and X-ray cert.
• Sealants certification due within 60 days of hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• A minimum of a valid BLS certification per AHA/Red Cross guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental hygienists in delivering primary care dental services.
• Handle sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.
• Ensure proper infection control in patient care areas.

Skills

RDA license

Coronal polishing & radiographs

Bilingual English/Spanish

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

RDA certification/license

Job description

AltaMed Health Services Corp. is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to assist dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care at our clinic.

You will handle instrument sterilization, preparation, inventory control, and uphold strict infection control practices. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, an active RDA license with coronal polishing and X-ray certs, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities.