Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant (Full Time, 40-hour work week)
About The Position
Salud Para La Gente (SALUD) is seeking a dynamic, organized, and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to assist the Dentist in the provision of dental services to patients, covering both front and back office duties. SALUD provides high-quality, comprehensive, and cost-effective healthcare to underserved low-income communities in the Monterey Bay area. Founded in 1978, SALUD is now a primary health care network with 12 clinic sites and over 400 employees, committed to serving patients of all ages. The organization offers a competitive salary and a collaborative culture that values excellence, achievement, innovation, and compassion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Must possess Dental Assistant certificate from an accredited DA program and X-ray License
- Knowledge and experience working with dental patients and dental equipment.
- Knowledge of both front and back office dental procedures.
- Fluent bilingual Spanish/English
- Current CPR certification
- Valid CA Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance; must be able to travel between sites.
- Ability to follow instructions of the Dental Director and/or dentist.
- Ability to assess patients' complaints to determine whether to schedule, to refer to specialist, or to treat as walk-in.
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all patients.
- Ability to work as chairside Dental Assistant as well as front office for dental clinic.
- Ability to work Saturdays and/or extended shift when required.
Nice To Haves
- Bicultural candidates preferred
Responsibilities
- Chairside assistant to dentist and dental hygienist for chairside procedures, under supervision of dentist and/or dental director.
- Prepare and develop patient x-rays; labeling of x-rays.
- Sterilization of all instruments and chairside supplies; maintenance of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
- Maintain the evacuation system, laboratory equipment, air compressor, evacuation system, and supplies.
- Inventory control assistant; monitor supplies and ordering.
- Monitoring of patient charts under supervision of dentist.
- Assists in management of patient scheduling, patient charts, and recall system.
- Assists in front office as needed.
- Perform other front and/or back office duties as deemed necessary.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 19 days per year
- Paid Holidays: 12 per year
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- 403(B)
- FSA for dependent care
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Holiday pay (pro-rated for temporary assignments)
- California sick pay (pro-rated for temporary and on-call employees)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
