| Location | Ontario, CA |
| Salary | $42,972.80–$60,673.60 Per Year |
Registered Dental Assistant- Public Health*
Salary
$42,972.80 - $60,673.60 Annually
Location
Ontario, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-16376-01
Department
Public Health
Opening Date
08/29/2026
Closing Date
9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
The Job
The Department of Public Health is recruiting for Registered Dental Assistants who provide technical assistance to dental professionals in the treatment of patients. Registered Dental Assistants in this position will be required to travel regularly as part of their assignment to the Department's Mobile Clinic Unit, which operates throughout San Bernardino County. The designated home-base Health Center for this position is the Ontario Health Center; however, incumbents may also be required to travel to the Hesperia and San Bernardino Health Centers to support operational needs. Candidates must be able and willing to work in multiple clinic settings and adapt to varying schedules based on program requirements.
Duties include maintaining and updating dental records, supplies, and equipment; assisting the dentist chairside; taking and developing dental x-rays for diagnostic purposes; instructing patients in proper dental hygiene practices; sterilizing, caring for, and arranging dental instruments, equipment, and accessories; and making appointments for patients.
For more detailed information, refer to the Dental Assistant I job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Basic Life Support Certification: Incumbents must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support certification.
Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents selected for these positions must pass a background check which includes verification of employment history and education as well as a physical exam and drug screening.
Physical Conditions: Must be able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, knee, sit, squat, stand, stoop, turn, twist and, walk long distances both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions; hand and finger dexterity in both hands; ability to manipulate heavy duty security locks and doors; reaching or working above and below shoulder level; normal vision, including color discrimination; normal hearing; and carrying up to 10 pounds.
Travel: Travel throughout the County will be required as the incumbents will be expected to travel and work in all three health center locations in San Bernardino, Ontario, and Hesperia. Incumbents will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
License*: Possession of a current license as a Registered Dental Assistant issued by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners.
Certifications*: Possession of a Coronal Polishing certification AND current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Experience: One (1) year of experience (full-time equivalent) performing clinical dental assistant duties which includes oral health education, charting of decayed, missing and/or filled teeth, and instructing patients on proper oral hygiene and proper nutritional habits.
NOTE: Must attach legible copies of the following required documents:
Current license as a Registered Dental Assistant by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners.
Coronal Polishing certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with internet/intranet usage and an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system (e.g. Dentrix; EPIC ) is highly desirable.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluationof qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00PM, Friday, September 11, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Information (Download PDF).
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Technical & Inspection Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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Instructions: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a determination of minimum qualifications. A response should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. I also understand I must attach legible copies of a (1) Current license as a Registered Dental Assistant by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners, (2) Coronal Polishing certification, and (3) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to this application -OR- email legible copies of the required documents as referenced above to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov with the Subject Line: Public Health Dental Assistant / License & Certifications.
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Geographic Availability: These positions require a candidate to travel and work in the mobile unit and all three health center locations in San Bernardino, Ontario, and Hesperia.
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Dental Assistant License: Do you possess a current Registered Dental Assistant license issued by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners?
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Dental Assistant License: List your California Dental Assistant license number and expiration date below. If you do not possess a current California Dental Assistant License, indicate "N/A" below.
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Coronal Polishing Certification: Do you possess a current Coronal Polishing certification?
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: Do you possess a current BLS certification?
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: List the expiration date of your BLS certification. If you do not possess current BLS certification, indicate "N/A" below.
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Experience: Select the option that best describes your experience (full-time equivalent) performing clinical dental assistant duties which include oral health education, charting of decayed, missing and/or filled teeth, and instructing patients on proper oral hygiene and proper nutritional habits.
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Computer Experience: Describe which of the following software applications and/or programs you have used and the work you completed using them: 1) Microsoft Outlook 2) Microsoft Word 3) Microsoft Excel 4) Microsoft Access 5) Internet/Intranet usage 6) An Electronic Health Record (EHR) system (e.g. Dentrix) If you do not possess the above referenced computer experience, indicate "N/A" below.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS
We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs