Dental Assistant – Grow with a Community Clinic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings with company

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Job summary

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

You will handle sterilization, instrument preparation, inventory control, and infection control while assisting with patient intake and prep. A high school diploma and relevant certifications are required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act required.
• Accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• Coronal Polishing Certification and X-Ray certification required.
• Valid BLS certification or higher per AHA/Red Cross guidelines.
• CA Driver's License if assigned to Mobile Units.
• DOJ/FBI background clearance within 30 days if Mobile Units.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist and dental hygienist in primary care.
• Sterilize, prepare and inventory dental instruments and supplies.
• Maintain infection control in all patient care areas.
• Support mobile unit operations as assigned.
• Help with patient prep and charting as needed.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act

Accredited dental assisting program

Coronal Polishing Certification

X-Ray certification

BLS certification

CA Driver's License (Mobile Units)

DOJ/FBI background clearance (Mobile Units)

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job description

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

You will handle sterilization, instrument preparation, inventory control, and infection control while assisting with patient intake and prep. A high school diploma and relevant certifications are required; bilingual skills are a plus.