Dental Assistant - Full-time

pbGrow Healthy/b/pp/ppIf 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./pp/ppbJob Overview/b/pp/ppThe 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./pp/ppbMinimum Requirements/b/pullipHigh School diploma or GED certificate required./p/lilipSuccessful completion of a board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act./p/lilipCompletion of an accredited course in dental assisting is preferred./p/lilipCoronal Polishing Certification, Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting,/p/lilipSuccessful completion of a board-approved course in X-Ray, infection control required/p/lilipA valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines./p/lilipValid CA Driver#39;s License, if assigned to Mobile Units, required/p/lilipSuccessful completion of background DOJ/FBI clearance within 30 days of hire, if assigned to Mobile Units, is required./p/lilipBilingual English/Spanish is preferred./p/li/ulp/ppbCompensation/b/pp/p$25.00 - $25.00 hourlyp/ppbspanCompensation Disclaimer/span/b/pp/ppspanActual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate#39;s value and the role#39;s strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives./span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bBenefits amp; Career Development/b/pulliMedical, Dental and Vision insurance/lili403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions/liliFlexible Spending Accounts/liliCommuter Flexible Spending/liliCareer Advancement amp; Development opportunities/liliPaid Time Off amp; Holidays/liliPaid CME Days /liliMalpractice insurance and tail coverage/liliTuition Reimbursement Program/liliCorporate Employee Discounts/liliEmployee Referral Bonus Program/liliPet Care Insurance/li/ulp/ppbJob Advertisement amp; Application Compliance Statement/b/pp/ppAltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report./pp/p