Dental Assistant (DA/RDA)
United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley
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- Pay
- $22
- an hour
- Location
- Fresno, CA
- Posted
- Oct 14
- 5 days ago
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About the company
United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley
Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Provide dental support, help maintain patient flow, collect and record data, and keep the back office, equipment, and supplies orderly.
- Prepare instruments, assist during treatment, chart findings, and sterilize equipment.
What you need
- High School graduate or GED
- Completed training program in Dental Assisting from Accredited College is required
- X-Ray certificate is required
- Coronal Polish certificate is required.
- CPR Card is required
- Possess a valid Driver’s license
- Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience, preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
- Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds; team player
- Customer-service oriented
- Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques
- Positive professional insight
- Flexibility and dependability
- Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment
- Effective leadership/supervisory skills
- Modern office practices and procedures including email
- Intermediate computer skills
- Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks
- Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
- Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
- Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
- Must have high manual dexterity.
- Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401k plan with matching contribution
- Educational Assistance
- Employee discounts and more!
- Education: a high school diploma or a professional certificate
Key skills
Dental AssistingX-Ray certificateCoronal Polish certificateCPR CardBilingual (English/Spanish)Intermediate computer skillsproblem-solving skillsEffective leadership/supervisory skillsCustomer-service orientedhigh manual dexterity
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Perks
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- paid holidays
- 401k plan
- Educational Assistance
- Employee discounts
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Dental Assistant (DA/RDA)
Job Locations
US-CA-Fresno-Minnewawa
Posted Date
13 hours ago
(10/14/2026 7:16 PM)
Job ID
2026-5171
# of Openings
1
Category
Dental
Overview
We are recruiting for Dental Assistants (DA) and Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) to join one of our health centers.
Experienced DA's or new Dental Assistant graduates are welcomed! We also offer higher pay for Registered Dental Assistants.
Our Dental Assistant's provide a positive patient experience and excellent quality care. They work closely with our dentists and supervisors to ensure that patients are calm, dentists are prepared, and information is communicated clearly. They can expect to prepare and arrange needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures. Hands necessary tools and equipment and provides assistance during treatment. Charts findings, change barriers, and sterilizes equipment.
Responsibilities
Works closely with the RDA Supervisor and other members of the clinic management team to:
Provides prompt dental support; promotes a smooth patient flow; collects and records data accurately; maintains order of the back office, equipment and supplies.
Achieves the organizational mission to provide health care access for all the members of the community. Helps make sure patients and families get the care they need when they need it.
Consistently and openly communicates with supervisor and all staff.
Works flexible or extended hours where necessary.
Participates in health center in-services and meeting, listening and respecting others’ ideas.
Abides by Rules of Confidentiality.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
High School graduate or GED
Completed training program in Dental Assisting from Accredited College is required
X-Ray certificate is required
Coronal Polish certificate is required.
CPR Card is required
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Possess a valid Driver’s license
PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience, preferred
SKILLS:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds; team player
Customer-service oriented
Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques
Positive professional insight
Flexibility and dependability
Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment
Effective leadership/supervisory skills
Modern office practices and procedures including email
Intermediate computer skills
Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks
Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
Must have high manual dexterity.
Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.
The hourly wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $22 an hour. Our salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.
In addition, our comprehensive benefits package for regular status employees includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost
Paid time off and paid holidays
401k plan with matching contribution
Educational Assistance
Employee discounts and more!
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