**Overview**
Founded at the rise of the AIDS Crisis in 1986, the CARE Center is Long Beach’s largest and oldest HIV medical and support services provider, serving over 1800 clients. CARE provides a comprehensive range of onsite HIV services in the context of a one-stop multidisciplinary care and service center. CARE is designated by the County of Los Angeles as a PrEP Center of Excellence, and St. Mary Medical Center is recognized by the Human Rights Campaign as a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality. Click here to learn more… https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical/services/care-center
Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, surgical weight loss, maternity and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information.
**Responsibilities**
Under the direction of the dentists' at C.A.R.E. the Dental Assistant provides assistance in all phases of dentistry including but not limited to radiography handing instruments to dentist sterilization setup of operatory's front office management back office duties and billing and dental chart maintenance. The Dental Assistant acts as a patient advocate and performs those duties necessary to treat the patient as reflected in the mission of SMMC and the C.A.R.E. Program & Clinics.
**Qualifications**
+ Current Registered Dental Assistance license
+ Dental radiograph licensure.
+ Current CPR
**Preferred Requirements:**
+ 4 years dental experience preferred.
+ HIV/AIDS clinical experience preferred.
+ Ability to speak Spanish highly desirable.
**Pay Range**
$23.00 - $26.03 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.