Dental Assistant: Elevate Patient Care & Growth

AltaMed Health Services Corp; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

CME days

Malpractice tail

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Pet insurance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corp in Anaheim, CA seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and dental hygienists, providing primary care dental services in-clinic or mobile units, and handling instrument sterilization and inventory. This role emphasizes infection control and efficient workflow.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; requires high school diploma, dental assisting course, X-ray and BLS certification; valid CA driver's license may be required for mobile units.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental hygienists in providing primary dental care.
• Sterilize, prepare and inventory dental instruments and supplies.
• Maintain proper infection control in patient care areas.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Board-approved course in Dental Practice Act

Accredited dental assisting course

Coronal Polishing Certification

Board-approved X-Ray course

DOJ/FBI background check clearance

Valid CA Driver's License

BLS certification

Job description

AltaMed Health Services Corp in Anaheim, CA seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and dental hygienists, providing primary care dental services in-clinic or mobile units, and handling instrument sterilization and inventory. This role emphasizes infection control and efficient workflow.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; requires high school diploma, dental assisting course, X-ray and BLS certification; valid CA driver's license may be required for mobile units.