AltaMed Health Services is hiring: Dental Assistant in West Covina

Position Title: Dental Assistant

Location: West Covina, CA 91790

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.
• X-Ray, infection control required
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
• Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Compensation

$25.00 - $25.00 hourly

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

AltaMed Health Services Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. We strictly prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, ordinance, or regulation.