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full-time 11 days ago

Dental Assistant

Family Health Matters

1019 West La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801
26 - 31/hr

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Job Description

Join Our Dental Team!

Family Health Matters is looking for a compassionate and dependable Dental Assistant to join our dental team. If you enjoy working with patients, thrive in a team environment, and want to make a difference in the health of your community, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Dental Assistant works closely with our dentists and dental hygienists to provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care while helping ensure an efficient and welcoming experience for every patient.

What You'll Do
Assist dentists and hygienists during chairside procedures
Greet and prepare patients for treatment with professionalism and compassion
Prepare instruments, materials, equipment, and operatories for procedures
Sterilize instruments and maintain clean and safe treatment areas
Operate digital dental radiography equipment and capture diagnostic X-rays
Take intraoral and extraoral photographs
Assist with scheduling, patient records, and routine front-office functions
Help maintain dental supplies and inventory
Support dental prevention and patient education activities
Assist with training new Dental Assistants
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA requirements
What We're Looking For
High school diploma or GED
Graduate of a Dental Assistant program or Dental Assistant certification
X-ray certification required
Current CPR/BLS certification
Infection Control certification
Bilingual in Spanish
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Compassionate and professional approach to patient care
Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities
Previous dental assisting experience is preferred, but not required
Work Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM (four 10-hour shifts with a 1-hour lunch), plus a minimum of one Saturday shift per month.

Why Family Health Matters?

At Family Health Matters, our mission is to serve medically underserved communities by providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Our team values service to others, creativity, diversity, excellent teamwork, and doing the right thing.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your dental assisting skills while making a meaningful impact in the community, apply today to join the Family Health Matters team!

Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Teamwork
• Medical scheduling
• CPR Certification
• Medical records

About Family Health Matters

Family Health Matters is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Anaheim, California. They provide quality, comprehensive, and culturally sensitive health services regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.