Dental Assistant

Work Boldly. Live Brilliantly.

At AltaMed, we don't just serve our communities, we are part of them. We have raised the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver because we think quality care is for everyone. And, we are determined to provide it no matter the challenges because this is more than a job. It's the calling of our lives and it compels us to keep moving forward.

Job Overview

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.

Minimum Requirements:

1.High School diploma or GED certificate required.

2.Successful completion of a board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act.

3.X-Ray, infection control and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates required.

4.Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting preferred.

5.Bilingual: English /Spanish is preferred.

Benefits & Career Development

• 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