Dental Assistant - Growth, Full Benefits, Community Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings plan with 매

Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter)

Career Advancement & Development

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Malpractice insurance and tail

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Pet Care Insurance

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care at the clinic or mobile unit. The role includes instrument sterilization, preparation, inventory control, and strict infection control for all patient-care areas.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, board-approved Dental Practice Act course, and X-ray/infection control training. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Compensation is hourly with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act required.
• Accredited course in dental assisting preferred.
• Coronal Polishing Certification with accredited dental assisting course.
• X-Ray and infection control courses completed or in process.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act

Accredited course in dental assisting

Coronal Polishing Certification

Board-approved course in X-Ray

Infection control training

Job description

AltaMed Health Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care at the clinic or mobile unit. The role includes instrument sterilization, preparation, inventory control, and strict infection control for all patient-care areas.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, board-approved Dental Practice Act course, and X-ray/infection control training. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Compensation is hourly with potential bonuses.