Dental Assistant - Temp

AltaMed•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Dental Assistant position is responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and the dental hygienist(s) in providing primary care dental services to patients at the clinic or in the mobile oral health unit as well as for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments supplies, and for proper infection control of all areas involving patient care. As the nation’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), AltaMed is at the forefront of providing affordable, high-quality health care to underserved communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. At AltaMed, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference and supporting our community of over 400,000 patients.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED certificate required
Successful completion of a board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act
Coronal Polishing Certification
Successful completion of a board-approved course in X-Ray
Infection control required
A valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines
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

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting is preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting the dentist(s) and the dental hygienist(s) in providing primary care dental services to patients at the clinic or in the mobile oral health unit
Sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments supplies
Proper infection control of all areas involving patient care