Job Details

Entry-Level Dental Assistant (English/Spanish)

Location: Goleta, CA

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

Looking for a Meaningful Career Change?

Have you been thinking about getting into healthcare but aren't sure where to start? This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build valuable skills, and join a team that's passionate about helping people every day.

We're looking for someone who is friendly, dependable, and people-oriented to join our team. You don't need previous dental or healthcare experience to be successful in this role. If you've worked in customer service, retail, hospitality, reception, or another role where you've helped people and stayed organized, we'd love to meet you.

We'll provide training and support along the way. What matters most is your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and desire to make a difference in your community.

What You'll Be Doing

• Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable from the moment they arrive
• Schedule appointments and answer phone calls
• Assist with patient check-in and check-out
• Update and maintain patient information
• Support the team with day-to-day office tasks
• Help create a smooth, positive experience for every patient

What We're Looking For

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• A friendly and professional personality
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Basic computer skills and comfort learning new systems
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks
• A reliable team player with a positive attitude
• High school diploma or equivalent

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• No dental experience required
• Supportive team that wants to see you succeed
• A chance to gain valuable healthcare experience
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Apply Today

Whether you're looking for a fresh start, a career with purpose, or your first step into healthcare, we'd love to hear from you. This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career while helping people in your community.

Take the first step toward a healthcare career and apply today!

Suggested Job Title:

• Entry-Level Dental Assistant | Training Provided | Start Your Healthcare Career

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

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA.

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

About Actalent

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment 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 thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.