Dental Assistant: Primary Care, Sterilization & Mobile Ops

AltaMed Health Services; Anaheim (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 with/

Flexible Spending Accounts

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 is hiring a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care. The role includes sterilization, prep, and inventory control of instruments, plus strict infection control across patient areas.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, board-approved practice act course, and a current BLS certification. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with potential eligibility for mobile unit assignments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and dental hygienist in providing primary care dental services.
• Sterilize, prepare and inventory dental instruments and supplies.
• Maintain infection control in all 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

BLS certification

CA Driver's License

DOJ/FBI background check clearance

Job description

AltaMed Health Services is hiring a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care. The role includes sterilization, prep, and inventory control of instruments, plus strict infection control across patient areas.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, board-approved practice act course, and a current BLS certification. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with potential eligibility for mobile unit assignments.