Grow Healthy
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.
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
High School diploma or GED certificate required.
Successful completion of a board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act.
Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting is preferred.
Coronal Polishing Certification, Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting,
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.
Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
Altamed · Los Angeles