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Dental Assistant

Actalent • Santa Barbara, CA • 11h ago

Job Title

Dental Assistant (Entry-Level)

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Friday

Shift: 8-hour shifts between 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Position Overview

A busy and patient-focused dental office is seeking a reliable and motivated Dental Assistant to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in the dental field-no prior experience required. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the dentist during exams, cleanings, and procedures

Prepare and clean treatment rooms before and after patients

Sterilize instruments and maintain a clean, organized work environment

Greet and prepare patients for treatment, ensuring a comfortable experience

Take and record basic patient information

Support front office tasks as needed, including scheduling and answering phones

Follow all safety and infection control protocols

Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish required

No prior dental experience required; willing to train

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask

Reliable and team-oriented

Why Join?

Full-time, consistent weekday schedule

Opportunity to learn and grow within the dental field

Supportive and team-oriented environment

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 Jul 10, 2026.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.

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