Dental Assistant

AltaMed • Santa Ana, CA

16d

About The Position

The Dental Assistant assists dentists and dental hygienists in providing primary care dental services to patients at a clinic or in a mobile oral health unit. The role also handles sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies, and ensures proper infection control in all areas involving patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Successful completion of a board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act.
• Successful completion of a board-approved course in X-Ray.
• Successful completion of a board-approved course in infection control.
• Valid BLS certification or higher following American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross guidelines.
• Valid California driver's license if assigned to Mobile Units.
• Successful completion of DOJ/FBI background clearance within 30 days of hire if assigned to Mobile Units.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting.
• Coronal Polishing Certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental hygienists in providing primary care dental services to patients at a clinic or in a mobile oral health unit.
• Sterilize and prepare dental instruments and supplies.
• Maintain inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.
• Ensure proper infection control in all areas involving patient care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career advancement and development opportunities
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Paid CME days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Corporate employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus program
• Pet care insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED