Registered Dental Assistant
Job Description
Clove Dental is looking for an experienced and dependable Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our Encino team full-time.
We’re looking for someone who is confident chairside, organized, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced dental environment. The ideal candidate takes initiative, communicates well with both patients and the clinical team, and can work independently when needed.
Candidates must have Monday–Friday availability and be available to work at least 2 Saturdays per month.
Compensation
- Higher compensation may be considered for highly qualified candidates
- Competitive pay
- Monthly bonus opportunities
- Opportunities to pick up additional shifts across Clove Dental offices based on performance and availability
Benefits
- 6 paid holidays per year
- PTO / sick leave accrued based on hours worked
- Employee dental benefits / discounts
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Support for eligible certifications and licenses based on performance
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist chairside during procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and patients
- Take diagnostic X-rays
- Take impressions and perform permitted RDA duties
- Maintain proper sterilization and infection control protocols
- Keep operatories clean and organized
- Monitor supplies and lab cases
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly logs
- Provide clear post-operative instructions
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Support efficient patient flow
- Perform additional clinical and office duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Current California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license
- Minimum 1–2 years of dental assisting experience
- Current California X-Ray Certification
- Current 8-Hour Infection Control Certification
- Current CPR/BLS
- Hepatitis B documentation as required
- Strong chairside assisting skills
- Reliable, punctual, and organized
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with Open Dental or similar software preferred
- Must be available for at least 2 Saturdays per month
To Apply
Please submit your updated resume along with a short note about why you’re interested in joining the Clove Dental team.
You may also email your resume to [email protected]
Work Location: In person – Encino, CA
Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Free parking • CPR Certification • Customer communication • 8 hour shift • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Monthly bonus • Dental care patient counseling • Post-session clinical documentation • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • BLS Certification • Paid holidays • Email • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Infection Control Certification • Dental insurance • Dental sterilization procedures • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • Perioperative Care • Dental impressions • Monday to Friday • In-person • 1 year • Clean workspace maintenance • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Surface decontamination • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Open Dental
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- 28 - 33 USD hourly (56,000 - 66,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in CA: $50k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- September 4, 2026
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