Dental Assistant

Entry-Level Dental Assistant (English/Spanish)

Location: Goleta, CA

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

Position Summary

Join a leading healthcare organization serving Santa Barbara County as a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Dental Assistant. In this role, you will support dental clinic operations by scheduling and confirming appointments, managing patient communications, maintaining accurate records, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, compassionate, and interested in building a long-term career in healthcare. This position offers a structured training program and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications & Skills Required

High School Diploma or GED

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Strong customer service and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Professional, dependable, and patient-focused attitude

Interest in building a career within the healthcare field

Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Basic computer proficiency and data entry experience

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

6+ months of healthcare experience

Experience in a call center, medical office, dental office, or other patient-facing environment

Medical Assistant Diploma preferred

Dental Assistant Diploma preferred

X-Ray Certification preferred

Experience working with diverse patient populations

Key Responsibilities

Schedule, confirm, and coordinate appointments

Manage inbound and outbound patient calls

Update and maintain accurate patient demographic and scheduling information

Communicate professionally with patients, vendors, providers, and internal staff in both English and Spanish

Resolve patient inquiries and provide exceptional customer service

Support clinic workflow and patient flow through effective coordination

Complete data entry and documentation with accuracy and attention to detail

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to organizational policies and procedures

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 $22.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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