Dental Assistant: Grow Your Career, Deliver Impact

AltaMed Health Services; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; 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 ProgramCorporate

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Pet Care Insurance

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists at our community clinics and mobile units. The role includes instrument sterilization, preparing supplies, and ensuring infection control across patient areas.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and relevant dental assisting coursework, with additional certifications like coronal polishing and X-ray training preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

BLS certification

CA Driver's License

Background DOJ/FBI clearance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Board-approved course in Dental Practice Act

Accredited course in dental assisting

Coronal Polishing Certification

Job description

AltaMed Health Services seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists at our community clinics and mobile units. The role includes instrument sterilization, preparing supplies, and ensuring infection control across patient areas.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and relevant dental assisting coursework, with additional certifications like coronal polishing and X-ray training preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.