Company DescriptionSince 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Job DescriptionDental Assistant We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our family We offer:Starting Wage $20 to $24 per hour Monday to Friday – 7:30 am to 4:30 pmComprehensive Benefits Package includes:Medical (Includes Free Medical Services at All Salud Facilities)Dental (Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities)VisionFlexible Spending AccountsBasic Life and AD&DSupplemental Life and AD&DShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityAccident & Critical Illness Insurance and Employee Assistance ProgramGenerous vacation accrual10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday) 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per yearRetirement savings plansEmployees 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 serveAbout 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.QualificationsEducation:Graduation from high school or equivalent is requiredExperience:Previous dental assistant experience desired, but not requiredBilingual English/Spanish is preferredLicensure/Certification:Must be radiology certified within the timeframe set by Dental Department standardsMaintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers from one of the following organizations:a. American Heart Association;b. American Safety and Health Institute; orc. American Red Cross.No licensure or certification is needed to be hired, although Dental Assistants must become credentialed through the Salud Career Ladders program.The application window is anticipated to close by 3/31/24SAL123Additional InformationSalud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.