Dental Assistant

AltaMed

Commerce, CA, United States
$25.00 - $25.00 hourly; not specified; medical, de...
Sterilization and infection control
Inventory control of dental supplies
Assisting dentist and hygienist
AltaMed nurtures, celebrates, and promotes passion for helping others, allowing career growth while making a meaningful difference

Job Summary

  • AltaMed nurtures, celebrates, and promotes passion for helping others, allowing career growth while making a meaningful difference.
  • The Dental Assistant assists dentists and hygienists in providing primary care dental services, managing instrument sterilization, inventory, and infection control.
  • Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 403(b) retirement savings with employer matching, Flexible Spending Accounts, and career advancement opportunities.

Matching Summary

AltaMed nurtures, celebrates, and promotes passion for helping others, allowing career growth while making a meaningful difference.

Salary

$25.00 - $25.00 hourly; Not specified; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Flexible Spending, 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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Sterilization and infection control
  • Inventory control of dental supplies
  • Assisting dentist and hygienist
  • Primary care dental services

Nice-to-have

  • Passionate about helping others
  • Community-focused
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Board-approved Dental Practice Act course
  • Accredited dental assisting course completion preferred
  • Coronal Polishing Certification
  • Accredited X-Ray course completion
  • Infection control certification
  • Valid BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)
  • Valid CA Driver's License (for Mobile Units)
  • DOJ/FBI clearance (for Mobile Units)

Work Rights

Not specified

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