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Salinas Valley Health Clinics1 week ago

Dental Assistant

$46,176–$69,181 year

On-site · Castroville, California, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Entry Level
Education
High School Or Equivalent
Company size
Unknown

Job Summary

Dental Assistant role providing direct patient care under the supervision of a dentist in a California office. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining dental instruments and materials, assisting with examinations and procedures across age groups, managing patient records and health histories, ensuring infection prevention and safety standards, handling sterilization and equipment maintenance, and supporting the dental team through administrative tasks and patient education. Requires dental assisting certification/DA or RDA pathway, California dental board licensure requirements, infection control and radiology certifications, and BLS/CPR; bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Emphasis on professionalism, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and contribution to a safe, high-quality patient experience.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Assistant (DA or RDA) certification
  • Dental Radiology License
  • 8-Hour Infection Control Certificate
  • 2-Hour Dental Practice Certificate
  • CPR/BLS certification
  • State licensure/exams as required by California dental board
  • Immunization records (MMR, Hep B, Flu, Covid-19)
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