Dental Assistant

Company: Actalent
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title - Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant Schedule – 7:50am to 4:50pm à Monday through Friday (40 hours/week) Location – Midtown in Sacramento Job Description - Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures. Prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and work areas. Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays). Record patient medical histories and treatment information. Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care. Schedule patient appointments and manage the dental office's patient flow. Maintain accurate and organized patient records. Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and safety regulations. Assist in the management of inventory and supplies. Participate in community outreach and educational programs as needed. Pay – Dental Assistant: $23/HR if less than two years of experience, $25/HR if more than two years. RDA: $28/HR if less than two years, $30/HR if more than two years’ experience Qualifications Dental Assistant Certificate X Ray Certification Infection Disease Certification Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Sacramento, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr. 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 Sacramento,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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