Dental Assistant - Growth & Community Care Advocate

altamed; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

CME Days

Malpractice Tail Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Pet Care Insurance

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corp. invites applicants for a Dental Assistant role located in Pasadena, CA.

The incumbent will aid dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care, while handling instrument sterilization, supply prep, and strict infection control within the clinic or mobile unit. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory and supporting infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act required.
• X-Ray, infection control and current BLS certificates required.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Board-approved Dental Practice Act course

Accredited dental assisting program

Job description

AltaMed Health Services Corp. invites applicants for a Dental Assistant role located in Pasadena, CA.

The incumbent will aid dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care, while handling instrument sterilization, supply prep, and strict infection control within the clinic or mobile unit. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory and supporting infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.