Registered Dental Assistant

AltaMed Health Services; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings with company

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Malpractice insurance and tail

Zusammenfassung

AltaMed Health Services is hiring a Registered Dental Assistant to support dentists and dental hygienists in delivering primary dental care at the clinic location. You will also handle sterilization, instrument prep, inventory control, and strict infection control across patient areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CA RDA licensure with relevant certifications, and bilingual English/Spanish capability.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Credentialed as a valid Registered Dental Assistant with CA certifications: Coronal Polishing, X-Rays, Infection Control.
• Sealants certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Valid CA Driver's License if Mobile Units are used.
• DOJ/FBI background clearance within 30 days if Mobile Units are used.
• BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross) required.

Aufgaben

• Assist dentists and dental hygienists in direct provision of primary care dental services.
• Sterilize, prepare, and inventory dental instruments and supplies.
• Maintain infection control standards across patient care areas.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Registered Dental Assistant certification (CA)

Coronal polishing / X-Rays and Infection control certifications

Pit and Fissure Sealants certification

BLS certification

DOJ/FBI background clearance

Valid CA Driver's License

Jobbeschreibung

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and the dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients at the clinic. The Registered Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instruments, supplies, and for proper infection control of all areas involving patient care.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Credentialed as a valid licensed Registered Dental Assistant with the following certifications: Coronal polishing / X-Rays and Infection control.
• Pit and Fissure Sealants certification will be required within 60 days after the date of hire.
• Valid CA Driver's License, if assigned to Mobile Units, required.
• Successful completion of background DOJ/FBI clearance within 30 days of hire, if assigned to Mobile Units, is required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish also required.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$28.00 - $32.90 hourly

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.