Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant
Performs those duties that assist the Dental Director, Dentists, and Dental Hygienists in the care and treatment of patients. Performs duties in the field of reception, chairside assisting, inventory, and records.
We offer:
Starting $21 to $26.50 per hour
Monday to Friday – 8 am to 4:30 pm
Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:
Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits
$25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
Low deductibles and co-insurance
Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
Dental PPO plan
Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
Vision
Generous vacation accrual
10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life and AD&D
Supplemental Life and AD&D
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve
About our Clinic:
Our dental practice is quite lively. A Dental Assistant treats our patients with the utmost respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being while instilling a fun and vibrant atmosphere bringing smiles to all who enter our doors. A positive attitude, and modern dentistry, can bring joy to our patients.
A Day in the Life of a Dental Assistant with Salud:
Let’s face it: A Dental Assistant does a lot over the course of a workday. For example, you prepare the treatment room; you maintain the schedule and ensure the team is sticking to it; you interact with patients before, during, and after procedures; and you assist the dentist chairside. And these are just some of the many duties on your plate.
Experience:
Previous dental assistant experience is desired, but not required
Education:
Graduation from high school or equivalent is required
Licensure/Certification:
No licensure or certification is needed to be hired
Must be radiology certified through a state-approved radiology program, within the timeframe set by Dental Department standards
Successful completion of Salud Family Health Center Ladder’s program is required
Successful achievement of the Registered Dental Assistant Program certification is required
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers from one of the following organizations:
American Heart Association; American Safety and Health Institute; or American Red Cross
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
May be required to travel to other clinics based on staffing shortages
An ability and willingness to learn
A desire to expand abilities
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to motivate patients
Must work well with the other patient care team members
Ability to operate, maintain, and document in the electronic record
Ability to reliably take diagnostic digital X-rays in a timely fashion
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
The application window is anticipated to close by 10/31/26

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No