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Dental Assistant
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What they do
A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$49,655 / year median in California
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Start Your Career in Healthcare Today! Are you bilingual in Spanish and English, enjoy helping people, and want to build a long-term career in healthcare? We're looking for a friendly, motivated individuals to join a supportive dental team. No experience? No problem! We provide training for the right candidate.
Schedule:
+ Full-Time + Monday-Friday + 8-hour shifts between 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM + No weekends! What You'll Do + Assist dentists chairside during a variety of dental procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety. + Prepare, sterilize, and maintaine dental instruments, equipment, and treatment rooms in compliance with infection control standards. + Take dental radiographs, impressions, and perform laboratory procedures as directed by the dentist. + Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-operative care, treatment plans, and preventive dental practices. + Document patient information accurately in electronic dental records (EDR) and verified patient eligibility, demographics, and insurance information. What We're Looking For + Fluent in Spanish and English + Positive attitude and willingness to learn + Strong communication and customer service skills + Reliable, professional, and team-oriented + Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Why You'll Love This Opportunity No prior dental experience required - we train you Great entry point into the healthcare field Learn valuable skills and grow your career Supportive and friendly team environment Consistent full-time schedule with weekends off If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference, learn new skills, and start a rewarding healthcare career, we'd love to hear from you! Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.