Dental Assistant

AltaMed • Pasadena, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Successful completion of a board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act.
• X-Ray, infection control and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting 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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• 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

What This Job Offers

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