Dental Assistant - In-Person | Patient Care & Sterilization

AltaMed Health Services Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Flexible Spending

Career Advancement & Development

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corporation is looking for a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care at the Los Angeles clinic or mobile unit. You will sterilize, prepare instruments, and manage inventory while upholding strict infection control practices.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act, an accredited dental assisting course, Coronal Polishing and X-Ray certifications, and a valid BLS card; CA

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 and X-Ray course required.
• BLS certification per AHA/Red Cross guidelines.
• CA Driver's License required if Mobile Units are assigned.
• DOJ/FBI background clearance within 30 days for Mobile Units.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in primary care dentistry.
• Sterilize, prepare and inventory dental instruments and supplies.
• Maintain infection control in all patient care areas.
• Support infection control and safety protocols during procedures.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Board-approved course in Dental Practice Act

Accredited course in dental assisting

Coronal Polishing Certification

X-Ray course

BLS certification

Job description

AltaMed Health Services Corporation is looking for a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care at the Los Angeles clinic or mobile unit. You will sterilize, prepare instruments, and manage inventory while upholding strict infection control practices.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act, an accredited dental assisting course, Coronal Polishing and X-Ray certifications, and a valid BLS card; CA