Dental Assistant - Patient-Centered Care & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings plans withem

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Flexible Spending

Career Advancement & Development

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Malpractice insurance and tailcoverage

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Corporate Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Pet Care Insurance

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corp. seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and dental hygienists in delivering primary care services at our clinic or mobile unit.

You will sterilize, prepare instruments, assist during procedures, and help maintain an organized inventory with strict infection-control practices. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of relevant dental assisting courses, and certification such as Coronal Polishing and X-Ray, plus a valid BLS.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental hygienists in providing primary dental care services.
• Sterilize and prepare dental instruments and supplies.
• Maintain inventory control and ensure infection control in patient care areas.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Board-approved course in Dental Practice Act

Accredited course in dental assisting

Coronal Polishing Certification

Board-approved course in X-Ray and infection control

Job description

AltaMed Health Services Corp. seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and dental hygienists in delivering primary care services at our clinic or mobile unit.

You will sterilize, prepare instruments, assist during procedures, and help maintain an organized inventory with strict infection-control practices. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of relevant dental assisting courses, and certification such as Coronal Polishing and X-Ray, plus a valid BLS.