Registered Dental Assistant - Pediatric

AltaMed Health Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant - Pediatric to join their team in Los Angeles. In this role, you will assist dentists in providing primary dental care, ensuring proper sterilization and infection control. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and be bilingual in English and Spanish. This position offers competitive hourly compensation and a variety of benefits, including medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement plans with employer matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Malpractice insurance and tail coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Pet Care Insurance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid licensed Registered Dental Assistant with certifications in Coronal polishing and X-Rays.
• Pit and Fissure Sealants certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Valid BLS certification or higher per AHA or Red Cross guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental hygienists in providing primary care dental services.
• Responsibilities include sterilization, preparation, inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.
• Ensure proper infection control.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid licensed Registered Dental Assistant

Pit and Fissure Sealants certification

Valid BLS certification

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Job Overview

This position assists dentists and dental hygienists in providing primary care dental services. Responsibilities include sterilization, preparation, inventory control of dental instruments and supplies, and ensuring proper infection control.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid licensed Registered Dental Assistant with certifications in Coronal polishing and X-Rays.
• Pit and Fissure Sealants certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Valid BLS certification or higher per AHA or Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$28.00 - $32.90 hourly.

Benefits & Career Development

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

Additional Information

AltaMed considers applicants with criminal history per the California Fair Chance Act and LA Fair Chance Ordinance. Background checks are conducted after a conditional offer. You will have a chance to explain any convictions if relevant to the role.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services

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