Job Title:

Dental Assistant

• Community Health Schedule:

  Monday
• Friday, 7:30am
• 6:30pm

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support a community health clinic focused on providing high-quality, accessible dental care to underserved populations. This role plays a key part in supporting dentists and ensuring an efficient, patient-centered environment while promoting oral health education within the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures including exams, cleanings, fillings, and extractions Prepare and sterilize instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with infection control standards Obtain and record patient medical and dental histories accurately Take dental radiographs (X-rays) as permitted by state regulations Provide chairside support, including suctioning, instrument transfer, and patient comfort Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions Support community outreach efforts and promote oral health awareness when needed Maintain cleanliness and organization of the clinical environment Ensure compliance with all safety, sterilization, and regulatory protocols Assist with scheduling, patient flow, and other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program preferred Active Dental Assistant certification and/or Radiology (X-ray) license as required by state BLS/CPR certification required Previous experience in community health, public health, or high-volume dental settings preferred Strong understanding of infection control standards and dental procedures Experience with electronic dental records systems (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft) preferred Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tracy, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00

• $24.00/hr. 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 Tracy,CA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.