Dental Assistant
Job Description
Dental Assistant (DA/RDA) FT/PT
Foster City Dental Care has been proudly serving the San Mateo community since 1996. As a well-established, private, and modern multi-doctor general dentistry practice, we’ve built a reputation for delivering exceptional care with a personal touch. Our dedicated team enjoys a collaborative environment, and we take pride in fostering long-term relationships with our patients and each other. If you share our passion for helping others and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented setting, we would love to hear from you!
Why Foster City Dental Care?
- Over 30 years of trusted service in the San Mateo community
- Private practice, offering a more personal and patient-centered approach
- A close-knit, long-standing team that values collaboration and mutual respect
- A culture of teamwork and enthusiasm for providing top-quality care
Position Details:
- Full-time or Part-Time
- Competitive pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour
- Competitive benefits
Key Responsibilities:
- Chairside assisting during dental procedures and exams
- Coronal polishing
- Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments
- Preparing and setting up operatories
- Assisting with lab work and stocking supplies
- Taking x-rays (license required) and intraoral scanning
Qualifications:
- X-ray license is required
- Experience as a Dental Assistant (DA/RDA) is a plus
- Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
Schedule:
- 8-hour shifts (8am-5pm), Monday to Friday (no weekends)
- San Mateo location
*Apply Today! *If you're looking to join a stable, private practice where you can contribute to a team that truly values each other, we’d love to meet you!
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Private practice • CPR Certification • Teamwork • 8 hour shift • Dental office • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • No weekends • Preparing medical treatment area • Infection Control Certification • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Chairside coronal polishing • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental x-ray • Intraoral scanners • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Stocking • Monday to Friday • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Polishing • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan
Job Details
- Job Type
- Part Time
- Salary
- 25 - 40 USD hourly (50,000 - 80,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in CA: $50k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- October 2, 2026
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