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Registered Dental Assistant @ Actalent

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Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Bilingual Spanish Required

Make a difference every day while helping provide quality dental care to underserved communities. Join a mission-driven community health organization serving patients throughout South Central Los Angeles.

We're seeking experienced, compassionate, and bilingual Registered Dental Assistants who are passionate about improving access to care while working alongside a collaborative dental team dedicated to serving the community.WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Opportunity to serve underserved and diverse patient populations Join a supportive, team-oriented dental department Long-term Contract-to-Hire opportunity with potential for continued growth Work alongside experienced dentists, supervisors, and clinical leadership Gain experience in a community health/FQHC environment Variety in your day while supporting multiple nearby clinic locations Mission-driven culture focused on quality patient care and teamworkJOB DESCRIPTIONThis is a Registered Dental Assistant role supporting dental clinic operations throughout South Central Los Angeles.

  • The RDA will assist dentists during procedures, take X-rays, room patients, maintain accurate documentation, sterilize equipment, and help ensure efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare treatment rooms and ensure equipment is ready for patient care Room patients and assist with patient intake and preparation Take and process dental X-rays Assist dentists during procedures by providing instruments and support Maintain accurate charting and patient documentation Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards Schedule patient appointments and assist with administrative duties as needed Support efficient clinic flow and positive patient experiences Provide compassionate care to patients of all agesESSENTIAL

SKILLS

  • Active California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification required Bilingual Spanish/English required Current BLS/CPR certification required RDA diploma and transcripts available for verification Experience taking dental X-rays Strong knowledge of sterilization and infection control procedures Ability to float between clinic locations as needed Flexible and dependable with strong attendanceWORK ENVIRONMENTFast-paced community dental clinics serving underserved populations throughout South Central Los Angeles.

You'll work closely with dentists, dental leadership, and support staff in a collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on expanding access to quality dental care.SCHEDULE Full-Time Monday-Saturday Required to work approximately 2 Saturdays per month Additional Saturdays may be needed based on staffing requirements One floating weekday off each week Must be available between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM Typical schedule is approximately 7:30 AM - 5:00 PMFLOAT LOCATIONSPrimary Location: 4425 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011Must be willing to support nearby clinic locations including: Jefferson Huntington Park MontebelloEmployees typically work at one clinic location per day but must remain flexible to support all sites as needed.JOB TYPE & LOCATIONContract-to-HireFully Onsite | Los Angeles, CA

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TODAYIf you're a bilingual Registered Dental Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in the community while joining a supportive, mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Skills

registered dental assistantbilingual spanishbls/cpr certificationdental x-rayssterilization proceduresinfection controlpatient carepatient documentationadministrative dutiesteam collaborationflexible schedulingcompassionate care

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