Job Description

Dental Assistant

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our family

We offer:

• ** Starting Wage $20.50 to $25 per hour**
• Monday to Friday – 8 am to 5 pm

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical ( Includes Free Medical Services at All Salud Facilities )
• Dental ( Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities )
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD &D
• Supplemental Life and AD &D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Generous vacation accrual
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
• 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Retirement savings plans
• Employees working at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible for the Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud will contribute 5% of your base salary each month ****

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 Assist ant 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.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify

• X-ray certification where state regulations specify

Additional Information

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

**Working Environment & Physical Requirements **

This is a clinical working environment where potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens is possible. Requires prolonged periods of standing, sitting, leaning, and bending up to 8 hours a day. Will be required to carry, transport, and use tools and equipment. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.