Entry Level Dental Assistant

Actalent • Santa Barbara, CA • 1h ago

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as Healthcare Support. This position involves confirming and scheduling appointments for dental clinics, maintaining excellent customer service with patients, vendors, and coworkers, and handling data entry tasks. You will also be responsible for managing both inbound and outbound calls, ensuring an efficient and friendly communication process.

Responsibilities

Confirm and schedule appointments for dental clinics.

Maintain high levels of customer service with patients, vendors, and coworkers.

Confirm appointments and update patient information accurately.

Handle inbound and outbound calls efficiently.

Perform data entry tasks related to patient information.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in customer service and call center operations.

Experience in scheduling appointments and healthcare settings.

Bilingual in Spanish.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Interest in pursuing a career in the medical field.

Diploma in medical or dental assisting preferred.

X-ray certification preferred.

Familiarity with electronic health records.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a call center environment where you will be provided with a headset. The position is part of a large medical group within Santa Barbara county, offering opportunities for growth and professional development. A comprehensive training program lasting 3-5 months will be provided, making this an excellent entry-level opportunity for those interested in the healthcare field.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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