Dental Assistant

Entry-Level Dental Assistant (English/Spanish) Location: Goleta, CASchedule: Full-Time | On-SiteAre you looking to start or grow your career in healthcare? We are seeking a friendly, motivated, and bilingual (Spanish/English) Dental Assistant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping others, enjoys working with people, and wants to make a positive impact in their community. What You'll Do

• 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
• Communicate effectively with patients in both English and Spanish

What We're Looking For

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (required)
• Friendly, compassionate, and patient-focused attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Reliable, organized, and eager to learn
• High school diploma or equivalent

Why Join Us?

• No dental experience required. We'll provide training and support.
• Supportive team environment that wants to see you succeed and grow.
• A chance to gain valuable healthcare experience while serving the local community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

The Opportunity This role is perfect for someone looking to gain hands-on healthcare experience in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a new opportunity, you'll have the chance to learn new skills, work with a great team, and make a difference in patients' lives every day.If you're biligual in Spanish and English, enjoy helping others, and are excited to grow your career in healthcare, we encourage you to apply! Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.

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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.