Dental Assistant Pediatrics in Oceanside, California at TrueCare

At TrueCare, we believe that everyone deserves access to excellent healthcare. For over 50 years we have been helping patients and families have timely, affordable, and expert healthcare. Joining us is just a click away. Health inside. Welcome in.

Are you passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to underserved communities? Join our mission-driven team as a Dental Assistant and help make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients who need it most.

Your Role & Impact
A Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist and dental hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the health center. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited program for Dental Assistants.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association (AHA).
• Radiation Safety Certificate
• Infection Control Certificate
• California Dental Practice Act Certificate
• Familiarity with dental terminology, instruments, materials and medications used during dental procedures.
• Availability to work outside of normal shifts (e.g., 8am to 5pm) and on Saturdays.
• Computer proficiency, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Word.

• Provide care that truly impacts the community
• Grow your skills through continuing education
• Work with a collaborative, supportive team

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Low-cost health, dental, vision & life insurance

Join us in creating healthier smiles and healthier communities!

The pay range for this role is $25.30 to $35.42 on an hourly basis.

Pay transparency: If you are hired at TrueCare, your salary will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining an offer.

TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to support all team members recruited or employed here.